AERO SP Z O O AT-4 LSA
Colorado Springs, CO — July 26, 2011
Event Information
| Date | July 26, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN11CA519 |
| Event ID | 20110728X84923 |
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.94584, -104.56973 |
| Airport | Meadow Lake |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | AERO SP Z O O |
| Model | AT-4 LSA |
| 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 failure to maintain proper approach speed and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot was attempting to land when the airplane's descent rate increased resulting in a hard landing and a bounce. The airplane nosed over prior to the touchdown allowing the propeller to strike the runway and buckled and collapsed the nose landing gear. The airplane skidded to a stop. Substantial damage was sustained to the firewall. A postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies with 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.