On 28 Jun 2015, a CESSNA 150L M operated by AERO QUEST LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Huntsville, AL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot failed to maintain proper pitch control during the landing touchdown, leading to a porpoising motion and the subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 13 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A Cessna 150L experienced a nose gear collapse after porpoising during touchdown in Huntsville.
What happened
On June 28, 2015, a Cessna 150L, registration N19337, was performing a landing in Huntsville, Alabama. During the touchdown phase of the landing, the aircraft porpoised, which caused the nose landing gear to collapse. The aircraft subsequently came to a stop on its nose. There were no injuries resulting from the accident.
Prior to the impact, the pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions regarding the engine or airframe that would have prevented normal operation. Weather conditions at the time were VMC with a visibility of 10 statute miles and winds from 340 degrees at 06 knots.
Probable cause
The pilot failed to maintain proper pitch control during the landing touchdown, leading to a porpoising motion and the subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear.