Casualties unknown

1985-04-02: Cessna 150M (N8190U) — Aviation Facilities, Inc. — Fullerton, CA

Fullerton, CA, US

On April 2, 1985, a Cessna 150M (registration N8190U) operated by Aviation Facilities, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Fullerton, CA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

A student pilot experienced multiple bounces during landing and initiated a go-around. After liftoff, the aircraft sank and collided with the airport boundary fence. The pilot applied full throttle without closing carburetor heat and raised flaps immediately, leading to reduced engine power and high sink rate. The pilot had no formal instruction in go-around recovery.

Accident Sequence

According to a ground witness and the student pilot, upon touchdown the aircraft began to bounce. After several bounces, the pilot began a go-around after reaching midfield. Following liftoff, the aircraft began to sink and collided with the airport boundary fence.

Go-Around Procedure

During the go-around, the pilot applied full throttle without closing the carburetor heat and immediately raised the flaps. The source indicates that full throttle with carburetor heat on would significantly reduce engine power, and raising the flaps would cause the aircraft to develop a high sink rate under those conditions.

Pilot Training

The pilot reported that she had experienced bounced landings and had performed go-arounds during her training, but during those times she was directed by the instructor in the recovery process and she had never received formal instruction in the recovery process. The pilot's flight record disclosed no evidence that she received any instruction in these areas. The pilot's logbook disclosed three entries where she received training in go-around maneuvers.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X36204. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.