N126BF is a 2005 Pipistrel VIRUS 912. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 2 seats, powered by a Rotax SEE BOMBADIER. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Hyattsville, MD. Its experimental airworthiness certificate was issued in Apr 2006. It has been registered to its current owner since Jul 2013. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 21 years old
- Only 6 Pipistrel VIRUS 912 here
2013
2006
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In a written statement, the pilot reported that he was performing an approach to the destination airport in his powered glider. The aircraft touched down and bounced. It began to veer to the right of the runway centerline. The aircraft then unexpectedly swerved to the left and the pilot could not regain control. The aircraft continued off the runway surface and down an embankment. The main landing gear encountered soft terrain and the aircraft nosed over.
The pilot spoke with a National Transportation Safety investigator immediately following the accident. He stated that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine. He noted that winds were calm. When queried as to the cause of the accident, the pilot opined that the aircraft had "too much energy" during the landing sequence.
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