The operators failure to ensure adequate training had been provided to the student pilot in autopilot operations, and the student pilot's failure to comply/ follow written instructions (Federal Regulations/172 Skyhawk Information Manual) pertaining to the failure of the autopilot, autopilot trim, or manual electric trim malfunction. This resulted in a reported failure of the autopilot trim to disconnect on initial takeoff for undetermined reasons, loss of aircraft control on landing (porpoise), and subsequent hard landing on the nose gear.
N24485
2008 AMERICAN LEGEND AIRCRAFT CO AL3
Fixed wing single engine · 4 Cycle · Light Sport
2 NTSB records
for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.
Registration
Airframe
Powerplant
Live Flight Status
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Transponder & Tracking
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Ownership History: 2 prior registrations
| Registrant | Location | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
| WOLFENDEN ENTERPRISES INC | VERO BEACH, FL | Jun 17, 2005 |
NTSB Accident & Incident Record
Nov 11, 2001
Accident
Substantial Sarasota, FL
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
NTSB ATL02LA013
Oct 16, 1986
Accident
Substantial HATTIESBURG, MS
Injuries1 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
NTSB MIA87FA009