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
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
Registered Owner (Historical)
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