AEROPILOT S R O LEGEND 600
Vero Beach, FL — April 8, 2023
Event Information
| Date | April 8, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA23LA211 |
| Event ID | 20230428107163 |
| Location | Vero Beach, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 27.63226, -80.52755 |
| Airport | NEW HIBISCUS AIRPARK |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | AEROPILOT S R O |
| Model | LEGEND 600 |
| Category | AIR |
| 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 pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a nose landing gear collapse and subsequent noseover. Contributing was the rough condition of the runway, as described by the pilot, and his decision to operate from it.
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.