Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary GAA17CA455

McKinney, TX, USA

Aircraft #1

N6368K

CESSNA 150

Analysis

The student pilot reported that, during landing, the airplane bounced. She added that, upon the second touchdown, the airplane landed on the nose landing gear, and it collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Factual Information

The student pilot reported that, during landing, the airplane bounced. She added that, upon the second touchdown, the airplane landed on the nose landing gear and it collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in bounced landing and the collapse of the nose landing gear.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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