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November 20, 1994 · Cessna 150M · N2984V

Manville, NJ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 20, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Manville, NJ
Aircraft
Cessna 150M
Tail Number
N2984V
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
BFO95LA016

THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR REPORTED THAT THE PRE-SOLO STUDENT PILOT'S FINAL APPROACH TO THE RUNWAY APPEARED NORMAL UNTIL THE AIRPLANE WAS ABOUT FIVE TO TEN FEET ABOVE THE RUNWAY. AT THE POINT WHERE THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR EXPECTED THE STUDENT TO PULL BACK ON THE YOKE TO INITIATE A LANDING FLARE, THE STUDENT PUSHED THE YOKE FORWARD. THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR WAS NOT ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE, AND THE AIRPLANE IMPACTED THE RUNWAY ON THE NOSE WHEEL. THE NOSE WHEEL WAS BROKEN OFF.

NTSB Probable Cause

the certificated flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate supervision of the student pilot and ensure control of the airplane during the landing flare/touchdown. The student pilot's lack of total experience and improper aircraft handling were related factors.

Full Narrative

On November 20, 1994, at 1645 eastern standard time, Cessna 150M, N2984V, operated as a dual instructional flight, sustained substantial when the nose gear collapsed during the landing flare/touchdown at Kupper Airport, in Manvillle, New Jersey. The certificated flight instructor (CFI) and student pilot, the sole occupants, reported no injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan had been filed for the flight which operated under 14 CFR Part 91. According to the CFI, the purpose of the flight was dual flight instruction in takeoffs and landings. The flight instructor occupied the right seat and a pre-solo student pilot occupied the left seat. The student pilot was operating the flight controls. The flight instructor reported that the airplane was on final approach to runway 7. When the airplane was at a height of 5 to 10 feet above the runway, the flight instructor expected the student to pull back on the yoke to initiate a landing flare. Instead the student pilot pushed the yoke forward. The airplane impacted the runway on the nose wheel. The instructor stated he was unable to correct the abrupt maneuver in time to prevent the impact. The flight instructor reported he had approximately 800 hours total time and 550 hours as a flight instructor. The pre-solo student pilot had 11 hours total flight time.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:45 EST
Nearest AirportKupper Airport (0nm)
Runway7
Runway Length3450 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150M
Tail NumberN2984V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 22 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind60° @ 5 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 12000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 34 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time21:45
Weather SourceWFAC

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