1996-09-05: Cessna 150M — Dakota Ridge Aviation — Boulder, CO

Casualties unknown • Boulder, CO, US

Probable cause

an improper flare by the student pilot, and his improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the student pilot's lack of experience in the type (model) of aircraft.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

During a touch-and-go landing on a student solo training flight, the aircraft touched down on the nose landing gear, then bounced. The second touch down was also on the nose gear, which collapsed. The aircraft then slid to a stop on the runway. The student pilot said this was his first solo in a Cessna 150. His previous solo was in a Cessna 152.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1996-09-05 Cessna 150M accident near Boulder, CO?

During a touch-and-go landing on a student solo training flight, the aircraft touched down on the nose landing gear, then bounced. The second touch down was also on the nose gear, which collapsed. The aircraft then slid to a stop on the runway. The student pilot said this was his first solo in a Cessna 150. His…

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1996-09-05 involved a Cessna 150M, registration N704QR, operated by Dakota Ridge Aviation, at Boulder, CO.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

an improper flare by the student pilot, and his improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor relating to the accident was: the student pilot's lack of experience in the type (model) of aircraft.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001208X06723. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.

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