NONE · Van's Aircraft RV-12iS · 2024-04-05 · Lake Elmo, MN, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN24LA149
Event ID
20240408194048
Type
Accident
Date
2024-04-05
Location
Lake Elmo, MN, USA
Coordinates
44.994257, -92.853946
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Van's Aircraft
Model
RV-12iS
Registration
N245EM
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and the nose gear collapsing. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s lack of experience.