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March 13, 1995 · Cessna 150E · N6277T
Visalia, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 13, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Visalia, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 150E
Tail Number
N6277T
Operator
Valley Aircraft
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX95LA131
ACCORDING TO THE OPERATOR, THE AIRCRAFT ENTERED A PORPOISE FOLLOWING A BOUNCED LANDING. THE PILOT DID NOT RECOVER CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT PRIOR TO THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSING.
NTSB Probable Cause
the pilot's misjudged landing flare and his improper bounced landing recovery technique.
Full Narrative
On March 13, 1995, at 1545 Pacific standard time, a Cessna 150E, N6277T, collapsed the nose gear following a porpoise from a bounced landing at Visalia, California. The aircraft was operated by Valley Aircraft of Tulare, California, and rented by the pilot for a local area personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The aircraft incurred substantial damage to the engine firewall. The certificated private pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. The flight originated at Tulare on the day of the accident at 1435. According to the operator, the aircraft entered a porpoise following a bounced landing. The pilot did not recover control of the aircraft prior to the nose gear collapsing.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:45 PST
Nearest AirportVisalia Muni (0nm)
Runway30
Runway Length6556 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150E
Tail NumberN6277T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorValley Aircraft
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200A · Reciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 39 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 52
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO