CESSNA 150H

Kenmare, ND — November 4, 2010

Event Information

DateNovember 4, 2010
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberCEN11CA056
Event ID20101105X14014
LocationKenmare, ND
CountryUSA
Coordinates48.77278, -102.03667
Highest InjuryMINR

Aircraft

MakeCESSNA
Model150H
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
None0
Total Injured2

Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported he applied full flaps while on final approach to land in a farm field and that he did not flare quickly enough. The airplane bounced twice prior to the nose gear collapsing and the airplane nosing over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall and wings. No anomalies were found with the airplane.

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.

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