N2937VCESSNA 150 1990-06-21 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 150 S/N: 15076328

Summary

On June 21, 1990, a Cessna 150 (N2937V) was involved in an incident near Chesapeake, VA. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE FAILURE OF BOTH PILOTS (CFI AND STUDENT PILOT) TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING THE LANDING FLARE AND TOUCHDOWN PHASE OF FLIGHT. THE STUDENT PILOT'S INEXPERIENCE WAS A FACTOR, AS WAS THE CFI'S INADEQUATE SUPERVISION DURING THE DUAL INSTRUCTIONAL FLIGHT.

This incident is documented in NTSB report BFO90LA059. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2937V.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, June 21, 1990
NTSB Number
BFO90LA059
Location
CHESAPEAKE, VA
Event ID
20001212X23339
Coordinates
36.749225, -76.220130
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF BOTH PILOTS (CFI AND STUDENT PILOT) TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING THE LANDING FLARE AND TOUCHDOWN PHASE OF FLIGHT. THE STUDENT PILOT'S INEXPERIENCE WAS A FACTOR, AS WAS THE CFI'S INADEQUATE SUPERVISION DURING THE DUAL INSTRUCTIONAL FLIGHT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15076328
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
150 C150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MID EASTERN AIRWAYS INC
Address
PO BOX 15400
Status
Deregistered
City
CHESAPEAKE
State / Zip Code
VA 23320
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# BFO90LA059