# NTSB Accident CEN24LA149
> **Van's Aircraft RV-12iS** · 2024-04-05 · Lake Elmo, MN, USA · NONE
## 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.

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