FOSTER WILLIAM D ELITE
Winter Haven, FL — May 30, 2022
Event Information
| Date | May 30, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA22LA248 |
| Event ID | 20220531105155 |
| Location | Winter Haven, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 28.06292, -81.75331 |
| Airport | WINTER HAVEN RGNL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | FOSTER WILLIAM D |
| Model | ELITE |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper flare and inadequate application of power during landing, resulting in a hard landing and substantial damage to the airplane.
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.