Summary
On May 30, 2009, a Cessna 150M (N7614U) was involved in an incident near Zebulon, NC. 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 pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
The pilot stated that during landing, he “experienced a prodigious bounce” and lost control. During the landing sequence the airplane landed hard, which resulted in the collapse of the main landing gear, damage to the fuselage, propeller, and wing. He reported the wind as calm at the time of the accident. The pilot stated there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions to the airplane or any of its systems prior to the accident.
This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA09CA321. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7614U.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
The pilot stated that during landing, he “experienced a prodigious bounce” and lost control. During the landing sequence the airplane landed hard, which resulted in the collapse of the main landing gear, damage to the fuselage, propeller, and wing. He reported the wind as calm at the time of the accident. The pilot stated there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions to the airplane or any of its systems prior to the accident.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA09CA321