On 4 Nov 2010, a CESSNA 150H operated by HANSON LYLE was involved in an aviation accident near Kenmare, ND. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident was caused by the pilot's failure to properly flare the aircraft and an unsuccessful attempt to recover from a bounced landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A single-engine aircraft experienced a nose-over accident during an attempted landing in a farm field.
What happened
On November 4, 2010, a Cessna 150H, registration N23099, was on final approach to land in a farm field near Kenmare, North Dakota. During the approach, the pilot applied full flaps. The pilot failed to flare the aircraft sufficiently before touchdown, which resulted in the airplane bouncing twice. Following these bounces, the nose gear collapsed, causing the aircraft to nose over. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries and 0 fatalities.
The investigation
Investigators found no mechanical malfunctions or failures regarding the engine or airframe that would have prevented normal operation. The aircraft sustained substantial damage to the wings and the firewall.
Probable cause
The accident was caused by the pilot's failure to properly flare the aircraft and an unsuccessful attempt to recover from a bounced landing.