Casualties unknown

Student Pilot Noses Over During Supervised Solo Landing (N9247U)

Brookville, OH, US

On July 28, 1991, a Cessna 150M (registration N9247U) operated by Brookville Airpark was involved in an aviation accident near Brookville, OH. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE STUDENT PILOT'S IMPROPER FLARE AND HIS IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM THE BOUNCED LANDING. 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 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

During a student pilot's third supervised solo landing, the aircraft bounced, veered left off the runway, came to rest in the grass, and nosed over. The instructor and student reported the first two landings were unremarkable.

Incident Overview

A student pilot, flying his first supervised solo, experienced an incident during the third landing. According to the instructor and student, the first two approaches and landings were normal. However, on the third approach, the student executed a steeper and faster than normal approach.

Sequence of Events

On touchdown, the airplane bounced and veered left off the 30-foot-wide runway. The pilot was unable to regain control. The aircraft subsequently touched down in the grass adjacent to the runway and nosed over.

Observations

No other details about the aircraft, location, or date were provided in the initial report. The instructor and student pilot were both available to provide accounts of the incident.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 28 Jul 1991 Cessna 150M accident near Brookville, OH?

During a student pilot's third supervised solo landing, the aircraft bounced, veered left off the runway, came to rest in the grass, and nosed over. The instructor and student reported the first two landings were unremarkable.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 28 Jul 1991 involved a Cessna 150M, registration N9247U, operated by Brookville Airpark, at Brookville, OH.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

THE STUDENT PILOT'S IMPROPER FLARE AND HIS IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM THE BOUNCED LANDING.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X17680. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.