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August 26, 2025 · Vans Aircraft RV-12IS · N18HS
Hartford, WI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 26, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hartford, WI
Aircraft
Vans Aircraft RV-12IS (2024)
Tail Number
N18HS
Operator
Kettle Moraine Youth Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN25LA345
The student pilot was performing a landing after a solo flight. He attempted to land on runway 27 twice but there were trucks on the runway. He performed a go-around and switched to runway 18 which is a turf/grass runway. Immediately following touchdown, the airplane hit a bump on the runway and the airplane to become airborne again. The airplane porposied twice and the nose landing gear contacted the ground and collapsed which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Pitch control-Not attained/maintained
Full Narrative
The student pilot was performing a landing after a solo flight. He attempted to land on runway 27 twice but there were trucks on the runway. He performed a go-around and switched to runway 18 which is a turf/grass runway. Immediately following touchdown, the airplane hit a bump on the runway and the airplane to become airborne again. The airplane porposied twice and the nose landing gear contacted the ground and collapsed which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:20 CDT
Nearest AirportHartford Muni (0nm SSW)
Runway18
Runway Length2231 ft
Runway Width196 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftVans Aircraft RV-12IS
Tail NumberN18HS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKettle Moraine Youth Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912 iS Sport · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 61 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 F / 50 F
Altimeter30.22 inHg
Observation Time08:35
Weather SourceWFAC