Summary
On July 28, 2017, a Cessna 150 (N6368K) was involved in an incident near Mckinney, TX. 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 student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in bounced landing and the collapse of the nose landing gear.
The student pilot reported that, during landing, the airplane bounced. She added that, upon the second touchdown, the airplane landed on the nose landing gear and it collapsed.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall.
The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA17CA455. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6368K.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in bounced landing and the collapse of the nose landing gear.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
The student pilot reported that, during landing, the airplane bounced. She added that, upon the second touchdown, the airplane landed on the nose landing gear and it collapsed.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall.
The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA17CA455