On April 15, 2005, a Cessna 150F (registration N8324G) operated by Mitchell Morgan was involved in an aviation accident near Prescott, AZ. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
After landing, the aircraft began shaking violently and fishtailing before veering left off the runway, causing the nose landing gear to collapse. A post-accident inspection found no pre-existing anomalies.
Accident Sequence
According to the investigation source, the pilot landed the airplane without initial incident. Shortly after touchdown, the airplane began to shake violently and started fishtailing left and right. The airplane subsequently departed the left side of the runway surface, and the nose landing gear collapsed.
Pilot Statement
The pilot indicated that he could have prevented the accident if he had applied full power, pulled back on the control yoke, and executed a go-around after experiencing the shaking.
Post-Accident Inspection
Following the accident, a local mechanic examined the airplane and revealed no pre-existing anomalies with the aircraft.