CESSNA 150
Madison, MS — April 15, 2009
Event Information
| Date | April 15, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA09CA243 |
| Event ID | 20090415X51344 |
| Location | Madison, MS |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.43639, -90.10194 |
| Airport | Bruce Campbell Field |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 150 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NBRT |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper flare and subsequent loss of directional control.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he was conducting, night takeoff and landings. During the first landing, he flared too high and landed hard. The airplane veered off the runway, hit a drainage ditch, and nosed over. The pilot did not report experiencing any flight control or mechanical anomalies with the airplane during the landing. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that the firewall and wings were substantially damaged. Winds about the time of the accident were light and variable.
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.