Van's Aircraft RV-12iS
Lake Elmo, MN — April 5, 2024
Event Information
| Date | April 5, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN24LA149 |
| Event ID | 20240408194048 |
| Location | Lake Elmo, MN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.99426, -92.85395 |
| Airport | LAKE ELMO |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Van's Aircraft |
| Model | RV-12iS |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and the nose gear collapsing. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s lack of experience.
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.