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January 25, 2020 · Cessna 150 E · N31ER
Prescott, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 25, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Prescott, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 150 E (1964)
Tail Number
N31ER
Operator
Embry Riddle Aeronautical Univ
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR20CA084
The pilot reported that, during the descent for a touch-and-go landing, the airplane was not descending, and he noticed that the airplane was high on the approach. The pilot trimmed the airplane for a more nose-down attitude and extended the flaps to 40°. Throughout the descent, the pilot had a difficult time controlling the airplane as it encountered updrafts and a tailwind. After passing the touchdown point on the runway, the airplane stalled, landed hard, and bounced several times. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mount assembly. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Descent/approach/glide path-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the descent for a touch-and-go landing, the airplane was not descending and he noticed that he was high on the approach. The pilot trimmed the airplane for a more nose down attitude and extended the flaps to 40o. Throughout the descent, the pilot had a difficult time controlling the airplane as he experienced updrafts and a tailwind. After passing the touchdown point on the runway, the airplane stalled and landed hard on the runway, bouncing several times. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mount assembly. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:35 MST
Nearest AirportPrescott Rgnl - Ernest A Love (0nm SW)
Runway21R
Runway Length4846 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150 E
Tail NumberN31ER
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEmbry Riddle Aeronautical Univ
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200 SERIES · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 20 · First Class · None
Crew 2None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 27 C
Altimeter30.17 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourcePILO