Casualties unknown

2006-03-30: Cessna 150M (N704MT) — Parlor City Flying Club — Hazleton, PA

Hazleton, PA, US

On March 30, 2006, a Cessna 150M (registration N704MT) operated by Parlor City Flying Club was involved in an aviation accident near Hazleton, PA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, resulting in a hard landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A student pilot reported that a gust of wind during the landing roundout caused the airplane to touch down, become airborne, then touch down again. Post-accident inspection revealed substantial damage and no preimpact malfunctions.

Incident Overview

A student pilot was conducting a landing when, according to the pilot's account, a gust of wind affected the airplane during the "roundout" portion of the flare. The airplane initially touched down on the main landing gear, then became airborne again before touching down a second time. After the landing, the pilot observed that the compass had come off the windshield. Upon parking, the nose wheel strut was noticed to be angled toward the front of the airplane.

Post-Accident Examination

A post-accident examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage. Investigators found no evidence of preimpact malfunctions, indicating that the airplane's systems were functioning normally before the event.

Additional Details

No other injuries or fatalities were reported. The aircraft type, registration, operator, location, and date were not specified in the available information.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20060514X00569. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.