N202MMPIPISTREL ITALIA S R L VIRUS SW2024-09-19 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPISTREL ITALIA S R L VIRUS SWS/N: 1110 SWN 100 IS LSA

Summary

On September 19, 2024, a Pipistrel Italia S R L VIRUS SW (N202MM) was involved in an incident near Boulder, CO. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a nose down attitude and subsequent porpoised landing.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN24LA359. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N202MM.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, September 19, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN24LA359
Location
Boulder, CO
Event ID
20240920195148
Coordinates
40.039365, -105.226090
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a nose down attitude and subsequent porpoised landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPISTREL ITALIA S R L
Serial Number
1110 SWN 100 IS LSA
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
2023
Model / ICAO
VIRUS SWPIVI
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
VIRUS SW

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
JOURNEYS AVIATION INC
Address
3335 AIRPORT RD
City
BOULDER
State / Zip Code
CO 80301-5403
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN24LA359