CESSNA 150F
Trenton, TX, November 22, 2008
Event Information
| Date | November 22, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Trenton, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.45444, -96.38139 |
| Airport | Tri-County Aereodrome |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA071 |
| Event ID | 20081124X10144 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 150F |
| Registration # | N8900S |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper flare during landing, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the night light conditions and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot.
Full Narrative
A student pilot and flight instructor were performing a night landing to a private grass runway, when the airplane experienced a hard landing. The airplane's nose gear then collapsed, and the airplane nosed over coming to rest in the inverted position. .
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.