| Crash location | 27.893889°N, 81.620556°W |
| Nearest city | Lake Wales, FL
27.901413°N, 81.585910°W 2.2 miles away |
| Tail number | N4557C |
|---|---|
| Accident date | 25 Aug 2018 |
| Aircraft type | AIRBORNE Edge X Classic |
| Additional details: | None |
The solo student pilot in the weight-shift-control aircraft, reported that he remained in the pattern and was performing full stop landings. During landing he flared too late, and the aircraft struck the runway hard.
The aircraft sustained substantial to the center-frame bar and the left wing tubes.
The student reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the aircraft that would have precluded normal operation.