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| Date: | Tuesday 3 April 2007 |
| Time: | 15:10 LT |
| Type: |  AMD CH-2000 |
| Owner/operator: | Sierra Academy Of Aeronautics/KS Aviation Services |
| Registration: | N368AM |
| MSN: | 20-1062 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-235 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Madera, California -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | Madera Municipal Airport, CA (MAE/KMAE) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The solo student pilot was landing and the airplane ballooned while on short final. The airplane touched down hard on the main gear and porpoised down the runway. During the accident sequence, the firewall was wrinkled. The student pilot stated that no mechanical malfunctions occurred.
Probable Cause: The improper flare which resulted in a hard landing and porpoise.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB SEA07CA091
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 01-Oct-2022 17:38 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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