Event Summary
On 13 August 2002 at 13:15 local time, a SOCATA TB10 (registration EC-FSN) sustained damage during a landing at Salamanca Airport. The aircraft, a single-engine 1993 model powered by a Textron Lycoming O-360-AIAD engine, was engaged in a solo training flight as part of a student pilot's private pilot license course. The student pilot, aged 21 with 50 flight hours, had taken off for a local area flight. Weather conditions were good with no clouds and wind at 4 knots.
Pilot Report
According to the student pilot's statement, during the approach she noticed she was higher than expected on final and, lacking wind, decided to extend full flaps and glide. After conducting an initial flare, she performed a second flare but found herself with insufficient altitude to complete it, resulting in the aircraft touching down on all three wheels. The airplane then bounced at least twice. She responded by adding power and executed a successful landing without further event.
Aircraft Examination
Post-incident inspection revealed damage primarily to the landing gear. Further examination in a workshop, after removal of the engine and propeller, showed that the engine mount was bent, causing deformation of the firewall. Upon removal of the firewall, it was discovered that fuselage station zero and the upper fuselage panel were also damaged.
Conclusion
The investigation concluded that the cause of the incident was the incorrect execution of the landing maneuver.