Air Creation/Sides Rick A MANTA 503
Ramona, CA — July 9, 2020
Event Information
| Date | July 9, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR20CA255 |
| Event ID | 20200806X32901 |
| Location | Ramona, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.03917, -116.91528 |
| Airport | Ramona |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | Air Creation/Sides Rick A |
| Model | MANTA 503 |
| Category | WSFT |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The solo student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent nose over.
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot of a weight shift control aircraft reported that, while on final approach to land, turbulence increased with a moderate crosswind. The student pilot increased the approach speed to compensate for the turbulence. On touch down the aircraft bounced about 3 ft and he attempted to compensate for the turbulence and crosswind and forced the aircraft down. The aircraft was not aligned with the runway heading on the second touch down and the nose wheel dug in. The aircraft subsequently nosed over.
The aircraft sustained substantial damage to the wing.
The student pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine 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.