Casualties unknown

2003-12-08: Cessna 150H (N6935S) — Bountiful, UT

Bountiful, UT, US

On December 8, 2003, a Cessna 150H (registration N6935S) was involved in an aviation accident near Bountiful, UT. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the unqualified person's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors include the instructor's inadequate supervision, the instructor's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and the two parked aircraft. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A non-rated passenger attempted a landing, causing multiple bounces. The pilot took over for a go-around, but the aircraft veered off the runway, crossed onto a taxiway, and struck two parked airplanes, resulting in substantial damage.

Accident Overview

A pilot reported that his wife, who was not rated to fly the aircraft, was at the controls during a landing attempt on runway 34. During the approach, the airplane bounced twice before the pilot, who was also a certified flight instructor, assumed control and applied full power to execute a go-around.

Sequence of Events

According to the pilot, after he initiated the go-around, the airplane bounced a third time, veered to the left, and departed the left side of the runway. The aircraft became airborne again, crossed the median separating the runway and a taxiway, and touched down on the taxiway. The pilot stated that he attempted to regain control, but the airplane continued rolling into the parking area, where it struck a Taylorcraft F-21 and a Beech B35.

Damage Assessment

The impact caused substantial damage to the Cessna's vertical stabilizer and rudder. The Taylorcraft F-21 sustained substantial damage to its empennage and right wing, while the Beech B35 (Bonanza) received substantial damage to its left wing.

Pilot's Account

The pilot further reported that his wife, a non-rated passenger, was flying the airplane during the landing attempt. He did not specify the aircraft type, registration, or other details such as time of day or weather conditions. No mention of injuries or fatalities was included in the report.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20031218X02059. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.