28 Aug 2020: TECNAM P92 EA — Heart of Virginia Aviation Inc — Charlottesville, VA

No fatalitiesCharlottesville, VA, United States

Probable cause

The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and a nose landing gear collapse.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Student/instructed pilotIncorrect use/operationDescent/approach/glide path — Not attained/maintained