No fatalities

17 Jul 2022: CESSNA 150 — Hanson, MA

Hanson, MA, United States

On 17 Jul 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.

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Probable cause

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.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotLanding flare — Not attained/maintainedNose/tail landing gear — Failure