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June 21, 1990 · Cessna 150 · N2937V
Chesapeake, VA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 21, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Chesapeake, VA
Aircraft
Cessna 150
Tail Number
N2937V
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
BFO90LA059
THE CFI AND STUDENT PILOT WERE PRACTICING TAKEOFFS AND LANDINGS IN PREPARATION FOR STUDENT SOLO. BOTH PILOTS STATED THAT THE STUDENT PILOT ALLOWED THE AIRCRAFT TO DRIFT LEFT OF THE CENTERLINE DURING THE LANDING FLARE. THE CFI STATED THAT WHEN SHE TRIED TO CORRECT THE SITUATION, THE STUDENT 'FROZE' ON THE CONTROLS. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED HARD, BOUNCED, AND CAME TO A STOP, NOSED DOWN ON THE RUNWAY.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE FAILURE OF BOTH PILOTS (CFI AND STUDENT PILOT) TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING THE LANDING FLARE AND TOUCHDOWN PHASE OF FLIGHT. THE STUDENT PILOT'S INEXPERIENCE WAS A FACTOR, AS WAS THE CFI'S INADEQUATE SUPERVISION DURING THE DUAL INSTRUCTIONAL FLIGHT.
Full Narrative
THE CFI AND STUDENT PILOT WERE PRACTICING TAKEOFFS AND LANDINGS IN PREPARATION FOR STUDENT SOLO. BOTH PILOTS STATED THAT THE STUDENT PILOT ALLOWED THE AIRCRAFT TO DRIFT LEFT OF THE CENTERLINE DURING THE LANDING FLARE. THE CFI STATED THAT WHEN SHE TRIED TO CORRECT THE SITUATION, THE STUDENT 'FROZE' ON THE CONTROLS. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED HARD, BOUNCED, AND CAME TO A STOP, NOSED DOWN ON THE RUNWAY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:35 EDT
Nearest AirportChesapeake Municipal (0nm N)
Runway5
Runway Length3600 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150
Tail NumberN2937V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 31 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT