DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND GMBH DA 40 NG
Goodyear, AZ — September 2, 2017
Event Information
| Date | September 2, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA516 |
| Event ID | 20170902X31405 |
| Location | Goodyear, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.42972, -112.36945 |
| Airport | PHOENIX GOODYEAR |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND GMBH |
| Model | DA 40 NG |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot reported that, during approach, he felt a "slight sink". He added that the main landing gears touched down and the airplane began to porpoise. The student pilot added power to initiate a go-around, but the airplane veered left. The porpoising continued, so the pilot reduced power to idle and attempted to use brakes to steer. The airplane exited the runway to the left and impacted a taxiway sign.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing.
The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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.