On March 17, 2000, an Aeronca-bubeck Irving BUBECK-AERONCA (registration N6030T) operated by Merritt Island Air Service was involved in an aviation accident near Merritt Island, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The dual student pilot's improper use of the controls during a go-around maneuver, which resulted in a nose-first impact with the runway. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During a training flight, a dual student pilot pushed forward on the controls while the instructor attempted a go-around after a bounce, causing a nose-first impact with the runway.
What happened
The incident occurred during a local training flight involving a dual student pilot and a flight instructor. The aircraft was performing a touch-and-go maneuver when it executed a wheel landing. Shortly after touchdown, the aircraft bounced off the runway surface.
In response to the bounce, the flight instructor applied full engine power to initiate a go-around. Simultaneously, the dual student pilot pushed forward on the control stick. Before the flight instructor could regain full control of the aircraft, it impacted the runway nose first. The force of this impact caused the aircraft to bounce again and touch down hard, resulting in the landing gear breaking off.
Probable cause
The dual student pilot's improper use of the controls during a go-around maneuver, which resulted in a nose-first impact with the runway.
What happened in the 17 Mar 2000 Aeronca-bubeck Irving BUBECK-AERONCA accident near Merritt Island, FL?
During a training flight, a dual student pilot pushed forward on the controls while the instructor attempted a go-around after a bounce, causing a nose-first impact with the runway.
Were there any fatalities in the 17 Mar 2000 Aeronca-bubeck Irving BUBECK-AERONCA accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 17 Mar 2000 involved an Aeronca-bubeck Irving BUBECK-AERONCA, registration N6030T, operated by Merritt Island Air Service, at Merritt Island, FL.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The dual student pilot's improper use of the controls during a go-around maneuver, which resulted in a nose-first impact with the runway.
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