EVEKTOR-AEROTECHNIK AS SPORTSTAR PLUS
Houston, TX — May 5, 2012
Event Information
| Date | May 5, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Houston, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.81750, -95.67028 |
| Airport | West Houston |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN12CA281 |
| Event ID | 20120509X11022 |
Aircraft
| Make | EVEKTOR-AEROTECHNIK AS |
| Model | SPORTSTAR PLUS |
| Registration # | N919LA |
| Operator | HIGGINS AVIATION GROUP LLC |
| Owner | HIGGINS AVIATION GROUP LLC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Full Narrative
The sport pilot said the landing flare was normal until the airplane suddenly touched down sooner than he expected. The airplane then bounced several times, nose first. The nose gear buckled and the airplane slid about 75 feet to the right edge of the runway. The pilot reported that the nose gear and the firewall were both damaged. He also reported that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane or engine.
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.