N2509NCESSNA 1402022-09-28 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 140S/N: 12766

Summary

On September 28, 2022, a Cessna 140 (N2509N) was involved in an accident near Winterville, NC. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor in the accident was the instructor’s delayed remedial action which resulted in an inability to recover the airplane from an aerodynamic stall.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA22LA432. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2509N.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
NTSB Number
ERA22LA432
Location
Winterville, NC
Event ID
20220929106024
Coordinates
35.482184, -77.355774
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor in the accident was the instructor’s delayed remedial action which resulted in an inability to recover the airplane from an aerodynamic stall.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
12766
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1947
Model / ICAO
140C140
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
10 MEADOWVIEW CIR
Status
Deregistered
City
SELMA
State / Zip Code
AL 36701-6925
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA22LA432