DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC DA 20
Cleveland, OH — March 6, 2014
Event Information
| Date | March 6, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN14CA153 |
| Event ID | 20140310X43403 |
| Location | Cleveland, OH |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.51750, -81.68333 |
| Airport | Burke Lakefront Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC |
| Model | DA 20 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DUSK |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot reported that he was attempting to make a full stop landing. He attempted to land twice before, but bounced both landing attempts, and ultimately executed go-arounds each time. He reported that during the third attempted landing, he bounced the landing and attempted another go-around, but "could not recover." The airplane veered off the left side of the runway and impacted a distance marker, a stop sign, and a pile of rocks, which resulted in substantial damage to the wings.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.