N458SA is a 2013 Magnaghi Aeronautica Spa SKY ARROW LSA. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 2 seats, powered by a Rotax 912ULS2 rated at 100 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Naples, FL. Its light-sport airworthiness certificate was issued in Mar 2014. It has been registered to its current owner since Aug 2014. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
2014
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The pilot reported that during the approach, the airplane encountered wind gusts. During the landing as the pilot reduced power and began the landing flare, the airplane continued to descend. The pilot realized there was a problem but did not have time to initiate a go around. The airplane struck the ground hard and went off the side of the runway coming to a stop in the grass. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the landing gear box. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. At the time of the accident, the airplane was landing on runway 28 with winds 310o at 12 knots with gusts to 20 knots.
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