AIRBORNE Edge X Classic
Lake Wales, FL — August 25, 2018
Event Information
| Date | August 25, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA554 |
| Event ID | 20180914X40852 |
| Location | Lake Wales, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 27.89389, -81.62055 |
| Airport | Lake Wales Muni |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | AIRBORNE |
| Model | Edge X Classic |
| Category | WSFT |
| 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, which resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot in the weight-shift-control aircraft, reported that he remained in the pattern and was performing full stop landings. During landing he flared too late, and the aircraft struck the runway hard.
The aircraft sustained substantial to the center-frame bar and the left wing tubes.
The student reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the aircraft 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.