On June 1, 2005, a Cessna 150G (registration N4606X) operated by Joseph Kaulback was involved in an aviation accident near Willimantic, CT. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain directional control while landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A student pilot bounced during a tailwheel airplane landing, touched down with a left crab, and departed the runway into a fence. No mechanical issues were reported.
Accident Details
A student pilot was conducting a solo flight in a tailwheel-equipped airplane. After takeoff, the pilot remained in the traffic pattern to practice landings. During the first landing attempt, the airplane bounced upon touchdown and subsequently touched down with a "left crab" orientation.
Sequence of Events
The student pilot attempted to correct the airplane's alignment, but the airplane departed the left side of the runway and collided with a fence. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.
Pilot Information
The student pilot had accumulated approximately 40 hours of total flight experience, of which about 30 hours were in the same make and model as the accident airplane.