Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CEN11CA056

Kenmare, ND, USA

Aircraft #1

N23099

CESSNA 150H

Analysis

The pilot reported that he applied full flaps while on final approach to land in a farm field. He did not flare quickly enough prior to touchdown and the airplane bounced twice. The nose gear collapsed and the airplane nosed over, sustaining substantial damage to the firewall and wings. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation

Factual Information

The pilot reported he applied full flaps while on final approach to land in a farm field and that he did not flare quickly enough. The airplane bounced twice prior to the nose gear collapsing and the airplane nosing over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall and wings. No anomalies were found with the airplane.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's inadequate landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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