Cessna 150
Prescott, AZ — January 25, 2020
Event Information
| Date | January 25, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR20CA084 |
| Event ID | 20200127X52059 |
| Location | Prescott, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.65278, -112.42111 |
| Airport | Prescott Rgnl - Ernest A Love |
| 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 | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper approach and landing flare, which resulted in a stall and a subsequent hard, bounced landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the descent for a touch-and-go landing, the airplane was not descending and he noticed that he was high on the approach. The pilot trimmed the airplane for a more nose down attitude and extended the flaps to 40o. Throughout the descent, the pilot had a difficult time controlling the airplane as he experienced updrafts and a tailwind. After passing the touchdown point on the runway, the airplane stalled and landed hard on the runway, bouncing several times.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mount assembly.
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures 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.