Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 150 near Medina, OH — 2017-10-08

Final reportGAA18CA008
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Date
2017-10-08
Location
Medina, OH, USA
Airport
1G5
Aircraft
CESSNA 150
Registration
N7313G
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and porpoise.

NTSB narrative

The solo student pilot reported that, during landing, the airplane landed hard and bounced. He added that the airplane porpoised before coming to rest on the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mounts. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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