VASHON AIRCRAFT RANGER R7
Hampton, GA — March 4, 2021
Event Information
| Date | March 4, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA21LA158 |
| Event ID | 20210317102777 |
| Location | Hampton, GA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.38990, -84.33103 |
| Airport | ATLANTA SPEEDWAY |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | VASHON AIRCRAFT |
| Model | RANGER R7 |
| 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 flare while landing with a gusting crosswind which resulted in a hard landing and separation of the left landing gear.
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.