Primary finding
Probable cause
The pilot in command's improper flare on landing which resulted in an in flight loss of control and collision with terrain.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
The student pilot was conducting a full stop landing on runway 36 at tallahassee regional airport. The pilot stated his flare was too late or not enough. The airplane collided with the runway in a nose down attitude, bounced, departed the runway to the left and came to rest in a nose down attitude sustaining substantial damage.
Source record
Factual narrative
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