Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 150M near Zebulon, NC — 2009-05-30

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Date
2009-05-30
Location
Zebulon, NC, USA
Airport
51NC
Aircraft
CESSNA 150M
Registration
N7614U
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that during landing he “experienced a prodigious bounce” and lost control. During the landing sequence the airplane landed hard, which resulted in the collapse of the main landing gear, damage to the fuselage, propeller, and wing. He reported the wind as calm at the time of the accident. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions to the airplane or any of its systems prior to the accident.

NTSB coding

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