Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary ERA12CA076

Ormond Beach, FL, USA

Aircraft #1

N9890J

CESSNA A150M

Analysis

According to the pilot, she was on final approach for landing with 20 degrees of flaps. During the flare, she slowly retarded the throttle, and the main wheels touched the runway. The nose came down, and the airplane bounced twice before coming to a stop on the runway. Examination of the wreckage revealed that the nose landing gear was damaged, the propeller had struck the runway, and the engine firewall was buckled. The pilot reported that there was no mechanical malfunction or failure during the landing sequence.

Factual Information

According to the pilot, she was on final approach for landing with 20 degrees of flaps. During the flare, she slowly retarded the throttle and the main wheels touched the runway. The nose came down and the airplane bounced twice before coming to a stop on the runway. The pilot exited the airplane and waited for assistance. An inspector with the Federal Aviation Administration inspected the wreckage and reported that the nose gear was damaged, the propeller struck the runway, and the engine firewall was buckled. The pilot reported that there was no mechanical malfunction or failure during the landing sequence.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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