PIPISTREL ITALIA S R L VIRUS SW
Boulder, CO — September 19, 2024
Event Information
| Date | September 19, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN24LA359 |
| Event ID | 20240920195148 |
| Location | Boulder, CO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.03937, -105.22609 |
| Airport | Boulder Municipal Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPISTREL ITALIA S R L |
| Model | VIRUS SW |
| 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 pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a nose down attitude and subsequent porpoised landing.
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.