Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CEN09CA071

Trenton, TX, USA

Aircraft #1

N8900S

CESSNA 150F

Analysis

A student pilot and flight instructor were performing a night landing to a private grass runway when the airplane landed hard. The airplane's nose gear then collapsed and the airplane nosed over, coming to rest in an inverted position.

Factual Information

A student pilot and flight instructor were performing a night landing to a private grass runway, when the airplane experienced a hard landing. The airplane's nose gear then collapsed, and the airplane nosed over coming to rest in the inverted position. .

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's improper flare during landing, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the night light conditions and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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