CESSNA 150
McKinney, TX — July 28, 2017
Event Information
| Date | July 28, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA455 |
| Event ID | 20170801X02259 |
| Location | McKinney, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.18111, -96.58861 |
| Airport | MCKINNEY NATIONAL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 150 |
| 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 landing flare, which resulted in bounced landing and the collapse of the nose landing gear.
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that, during landing, the airplane bounced. She added that, upon the second touchdown, the airplane landed on the nose landing gear and it collapsed.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall.
The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane 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.