AIRBORNE OUTBACK
Denver, CO — June 25, 2010
Event Information
| Date | June 25, 2010 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN10CA423 |
| Event ID | 20100722X70742 |
| Location | Denver, CO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.78528, -104.54305 |
| Airport | Front Range |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | AIRBORNE |
| Model | OUTBACK |
| Category | WSFT |
| 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 at touchdown.
Full Narrative
Following a cross-country flight in a weight-shift aircraft, the solo student pilot approached for landing at a controlled airport. During the landing flare the aircraft began to drift to the right and the student pilot elected to perform a go-around maneuver. However, after initiating full engine throttle the main landing gear impacted the runway about 30-45 degrees off from the runway’s centerline. The aircraft then veered off the runway and came to rest on its right side. An examination of the aircraft following the mishap revealed that the wing had sustained structural damage.
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.