Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 150L near Marana, AZ — 2021-03-26

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Date
2021-03-26
Location
Marana, AZ, USA
Airport
MZJ
Aircraft
CESSNA 150L
Registration
N1390Q
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot’s improper flare which resulted in a bounced, hard landing and loss of control in a gusting crosswind.

NTSB narrative

The solo student pilot reported that, he was landing the airplane with a gusting right crosswind. Upon landing, the airplane bounced and landed hard. The nose wheel and propeller impacted the ground. The engine truss was substantially damaged. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccidentt mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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