No fatalities

22 Jul 2010: CESSNA 150M — EAST TENNESSEE PILOTS CLUB — Knoxville, TN

Knoxville, TN, United States

On 22 Jul 2010, a CESSNA 150M operated by EAST TENNESSEE PILOTS CLUB was involved in an aviation accident near Knoxville, TN. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 13 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A student pilot reported a bounced landing that led to a propeller strike and nose landing gear collapse, causing substantial damage to the firewall. No mechanical issues were noted before the accident.

Incident Overview

A student pilot reported that during a landing attempt, the airplane bounced back into the air. The pilot attempted to manage the situation by "trying to ride it out," but upon the airplane's second touchdown, the propeller struck the runway and the nose landing gear collapsed.

Damage Assessment

An examination conducted by the student pilot revealed that the airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall. No other structural details were provided.

Pilot Report

The student pilot stated that no mechanical malfunctions were observed prior to the accident. Additionally, the winds were reported as calm at the time of the landing.

Subsequent Actions

No further information was available regarding the disposition of the aircraft or any follow-up investigations.

Contributing factors

Student pilotIncorrect use/operation