Cessna 150
Pulaski, WI — May 14, 2008
Event Information
| Date | May 14, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CHI08CA130 |
| Event ID | 20080630X00946 |
| Location | Pulaski, WI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.64111, -88.21528 |
| 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 failure to take remedial action in response to a porpoise/pilot-induced oscillation during landing. Factors were the porpoise, the pilot's lack of experience, and the separation of the nose landing gear.
Full Narrative
The airplane sustained substantial damage when it nosed over during landing. The student pilot confirmed that during his first solo landing the airplane began to porpoise. He confirmed that he did not have the experience or knowledge as to how to recover from this condition. The airplane continued to porpoise and the nose landing gear separated from the airplane and it nosed over.
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.