N6566GCESSNA 150M 1993-04-21 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 150M S/N: 15072066

Summary

On April 21, 1993, a Cessna 150M (N6566G) was involved in an incident near Lakeport, CA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE STUDENT PILOT'S DELAYED FLARE AND IMPROPER BOUNCED LANDING RECOVERY TECHNIQUE WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT PORPOISE AND A COLLISION WITH THE RUNWAY. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE STUDENT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX93LA256. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6566G.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, April 21, 1993
NTSB Number
LAX93LA256
Location
LAKEPORT, CA
Event ID
20001211X12186
Coordinates
39.039058, -122.930747
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE STUDENT PILOT'S DELAYED FLARE AND IMPROPER BOUNCED LANDING RECOVERY TECHNIQUE WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT PORPOISE AND A COLLISION WITH THE RUNWAY. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE STUDENT'S LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15072066
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1970
Model / ICAO
150M C150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
150L

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HOPKINS JUAN A
Address
PO BOX 6021
City
NOGALES
State / Zip Code
AZ 85628-6021
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX93LA256