CESSNA 150M near Slate Hill, NY — 2015-04-18

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate descent rate, resulting in a hard landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he came in too high during landing, flared the airplane, and bounced. The pilot attempted to control the bounce by adding power, subsequently the airplane landed hard, the nose wheel collapsed, and the left wing struck the ground resulting in substantial damage. The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

• Hard landing · Landing-flare/touchdown

Evidence available

• Photos
• 4 docket documents

Docket documents4

• Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1form
• Record of Conversation - Pilotother
• Photo 1 - Left Wing Front (Photo Courtesy of FAA)photos
• Photo 2 - Left Wing Rear (Photo Courtesy of FAA)photos

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