CESSNA 150 accident at Hanson, MA, 17 Jul 2022

On July 17, 2022, a CESSNA 150 was involved in an aviation accident near Hanson, MA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and partial loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to depart and land with a known mechanical deficiency with the nose landing gear. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.