# NTSB Accident IAD01LA004
> **Yakovlev 52** · 2000-10-15 · BERRYVILLE, VA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** IAD01LA004
- **Event ID:** 20001212X22168
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-10-15
- **Location:** BERRYVILLE, VA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.235279, -78.011665
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Yakovlev
- **Model:** 52
- **Registration:** N21CY
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** —
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing and separation of the nose landing gear.

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