Evektor-Aerotechnik As SPORTSTAR N925LA
26 July 2008 · Atlanta, Georgia, United States · No injuries
Summary
On 26 July 2008 at about 13:48 local time, a Evektor-Aerotechnik As SPORTSTAR registered N925LA, operated by David A Roberts, was involved in an accident near Atlanta, Georgia, United States. One person was on board and nobody was injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 13:48
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- Nearest airport
- Dekalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK)
- Coordinates
- 33.8756, -84.3019
- Aircraft
- Evektor-Aerotechnik As SPORTSTAR
- Registration
- N925LA
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- David A Roberts
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Gainesville → Atlanta
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- NYC08LA258
People
Nobody was injured.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Probable cause
The pilot's improper flare during landing.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
According to the pilot, the visual approach seemed normal and the airplane crossed the runway threshold with "a good attitude and speed." After the first contact with the runway, the airplane bounced. The second contact with the runway was more pronounced and activated the emergency locator transmitter. The pilot then applied power, performed a go-around maneuver and landed on the same runway. During the second landing, the airplane pulled to the right when the nose gear touched down. Postimpact examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the nose gear area. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane prior to the accident and further stated that "I think I forgot to flare."
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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