CESSNA 150M
Wellington, KS — May 17, 2015
Event Information
| Date | May 17, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA15CA077 |
| Event ID | 20150518X63512 |
| Location | Wellington, KS |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.32889, -97.38834 |
| Airport | WELLINGTON MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 150M |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot's improper flare and loss of control which resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that about 6 inches off the ground he initiated a go-around and the airplane yawed to the left. He stated that he landed nose wheel first "hard" off the runway, the airplane slid forward and the airplane's nose wheel impacted the edge of the concrete taxiway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall.
The pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.