5 Apr 2024: Van's Aircraft RV-12iS — TC Asset and Rentals, LLC — Lake Elmo, MN

On 5 Apr 2024, a Van's Aircraft RV-12iS operated by TC Asset and Rentals, LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Lake Elmo, MN. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: 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. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.