BERTAGNA JOHN JUST HIGHLANDER
Birdsboro, PA — August 27, 2014
Event Information
| Date | August 27, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA14CA410 |
| Event ID | 20140829X73921 |
| Location | Birdsboro, PA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.28556, -75.76389 |
| Airport | Bert's Airport |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | BERTAGNA JOHN |
| Model | JUST HIGHLANDER |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing resulting in loss of aircraft control.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, he taxied to the active runway for takeoff. The takeoff was normal and he turned downwind for a practice landing. During the landing flare the airplane "bounced," and power was added in an attempt to perform a go-around. The airplane "stalled" and impacted the runway resulting in a post-crash fire that destroyed the airplane. The pilot did not report any mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation prior to the accident.
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.