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November 17, 2011 · Cessna A150M · N9890J

Ormond Beach, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 17, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Ormond Beach, FL
Aircraft
Cessna A150M
Tail Number
N9890J
Operator
Euro American School of Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA12CA076

According to the pilot, she was on final approach for landing with 20 degrees of flaps. During the flare, she slowly retarded the throttle, and the main wheels touched the runway. The nose came down, and the airplane bounced twice before coming to a stop on the runway. Examination of the wreckage revealed that the nose landing gear was damaged, the propeller had struck the runway, and the engine firewall was buckled. The pilot reported that there was no mechanical malfunction or failure during the landing sequence.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Not attained/maintained - C

Full Narrative

According to the pilot, she was on final approach for landing with 20 degrees of flaps. During the flare, she slowly retarded the throttle and the main wheels touched the runway. The nose came down and the airplane bounced twice before coming to a stop on the runway. The pilot exited the airplane and waited for assistance. An inspector with the Federal Aviation Administration inspected the wreckage and reported that the nose gear was damaged, the propeller struck the runway, and the engine firewall was buckled. The pilot reported that there was no mechanical malfunction or failure during the landing sequence.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:06 EST
Nearest AirportOrmond Beach Municipal (0nm)
Runway26
Runway Length4004 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna A150M
Tail NumberN9890J
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEuro American School of Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · 0-200 A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 31 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.02 inHg
Observation Time15:50
Weather SourceWFAC

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