NORTH WING UUM INC SCOUT
Westfield, IN — July 8, 2019
Event Information
| Date | July 8, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA392 |
| Event ID | 20190707X23209 |
| Location | Westfield, IN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.04889, -86.15778 |
| Airport | Westfield |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | NORTH WING UUM INC |
| Model | SCOUT |
| 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 bounced landing and wing strike.
Full Narrative
The student pilot in the experimental light-sport, weight shift-control aircraft reported that he experienced "unexpected high degree" aircraft banking and controllability issues during the initial climb, so he decided to land.
During the landing roll, the aircraft bounced. The aircraft touched down on the nose landing gear and it rolled on to the left wing, before sliding to a stop.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and the airframe.
The METAR from the airport nearest the accident site was 4 nautical miles to the west, and reported that about the time of the accident, the wind was from 340° at 4 knots. The student pilot used runway 36.
The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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.