TECNAM P92
Charlottesville, VA, August 28, 2020
Event Information
| Date | August 28, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Charlottesville, VA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.13972, -78.45222 |
| Airport | Charlottesville-Albemarle |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA20CA304 |
| Event ID | 20200831X81753 |
Aircraft
| Make | TECNAM |
| Model | P92 |
| Registration # | N508TE |
| Operator | Heart of Virginia Aviation Inc |
| Owner | Heart of Virginia Aviation Inc |
| 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, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and a nose landing gear collapse.
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.