Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 150L near Huntsville, AL — 2015-06-28

Final reportGAA15CA146
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Date
2015-06-28
Location
Huntsville, AL, USA
Airport
MDQ
Aircraft
CESSNA 150L
Registration
N19337
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing touchdown, resulting in a porpoise, and firewall damage.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during the landing touchdown, the airplane porpoised, the nose landing gear collapsed, and came to a stop on the nose. A postflight inspection revealed substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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