Casualties unknown

1990-12-01: Cessna 150J (N60026) — Donald Johnson — Columbus, OH

Columbus, OH, US

On December 1, 1990, a Cessna 150J (registration N60026) operated by Donald Johnson was involved in an aviation accident near Columbus, OH. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE: A DOWNWIND LANDING, AND LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 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

During a touch-and-go landing, the airplane experienced an engine power loss. The pilot turned downwind and landed back, but a hard landing and bounce led to a nose-over after the nose gear collapsed.

Incident Overview

The accident occurred during a touch-and-go landing when the airplane's engine began losing power during the initial climb phase. The pilot responded by turning the airplane downwind and returning to the airport for landing.

Environmental Conditions

At the time of the incident, wind conditions were reported as southwest at 8 to 10 knots.

Landing Sequence

Upon touchdown, the airplane landed hard and bounced. In an effort to stop the aircraft before striking a building, the pilot stated, "...I then pushed the controls forward to nose the aircraft into the ground so as to stop before hitting a building." The subsequent impact caused the nose gear to collapse, and the airplane nosed over.

Outcome

The nose gear collapsed, and the airplane flipped onto its nose. No further details are specified in the source.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X24808. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.