N8900SCESSNA 150F2008-11-22 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 150FS/N: 15062200

Summary

On November 22, 2008, a Cessna 150F (N8900S) was involved in an incident near Trenton, TX. 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 pilot's improper flare during landing, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the night light conditions and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot.

A student pilot and flight instructor were performing a night landing to a private grass runway, when the airplane experienced a hard landing. The airplane's nose gear then collapsed, and the airplane nosed over coming to rest in the inverted position. .

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN09CA071. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N8900S.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, November 22, 2008
NTSB Number
CEN09CA071
Location
Trenton, TX
Event ID
20081124X10144
Coordinates
33.454444, -96.381385
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's improper flare during landing, resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the night light conditions and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the pilot.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15062200
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1965
Model / ICAO
150FC150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
1706 E CITATION LN
Status
Deregistered
City
TEMPE
State / Zip Code
AZ 85284-1607
Country
United States

Analysis

A student pilot and flight instructor were performing a night landing to a private grass runway, when the airplane experienced a hard landing. The airplane's nose gear then collapsed, and the airplane nosed over coming to rest in the inverted position. .

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09CA071