No fatalities
30 May 2022: FOSTER WILLIAM D ELITE — Winter Haven, FL
On 30 May 2022, a FOSTER WILLIAM D ELITE was involved in an aviation accident near Winter Haven, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s improper flare and inadequate application of power during landing, resulting in a hard landing and substantial damage to the airplane. This summary draws on records from NTSB.
Probable cause
The pilot’s improper flare and inadequate application of power during landing, resulting in a hard landing and substantial damage to the airplane.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Landing flare — Not attained/maintainedStudent/instructed pilot