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
N8900S
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15062200
Engine Type
Reciprocating
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