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September 10, 1986 · Cessna 150 · N112LN
Modesto, CA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 10, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Modesto, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 150
Tail Number
N112LN
Operator
Susan Fry
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX86LA345
AT THE END OF ONE LEG OF A SOLO CROSS-COUNTRY FLIGHT THE STUDENT PILOT EXPERIENCED A HARD LANDING WHICH RESULTED IN A PORPOISE ON THE RWY. THE PILOT DID NOT REALIZE THE SEVERITY OF THE INITIAL BOUNCE AND TRIED TO RE-FLARE THE AIRCRAFT WITHOUT ADDING POWER. THE AIRCRAFT BOUNCED A SECOND TIME AND ON THE THIRD BOUNCE THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT DURING THE APPROACH SHE WAS DISTRACTED WITH THE THOUGHT OF WHERE SHE WOULD PARK SO THE AIRCRAFT COULD BE RE-FUELED.
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AT THE END OF ONE LEG OF A SOLO CROSS-COUNTRY FLIGHT THE STUDENT PILOT EXPERIENCED A HARD LANDING WHICH RESULTED IN A PORPOISE ON THE RWY. THE PILOT DID NOT REALIZE THE SEVERITY OF THE INITIAL BOUNCE AND TRIED TO RE-FLARE THE AIRCRAFT WITHOUT ADDING POWER. THE AIRCRAFT BOUNCED A SECOND TIME AND ON THE THIRD BOUNCE THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT DURING THE APPROACH SHE WAS DISTRACTED WITH THE THOUGHT OF WHERE SHE WOULD PARK SO THE AIRCRAFT COULD BE RE-FUELED.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:47 PDT
Nearest AirportMODESTO (0nm N)
Runway28
Runway Length3459 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150
Tail NumberN112LN
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSusan Fry
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A48 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 30 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 10 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time02:59
Weather SourceWFAC