Crash location | 41.406944°N, 74.532223°W |
Nearest city | Slate Hill, NY
41.390927°N, 74.476547°W 3.1 miles away |
Tail number | N9299U |
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Accident date | 18 Apr 2015 |
Aircraft type | Cessna 150M |
Additional details: | None |
The pilot reported that he came in too high during landing, flared the airplane, and bounced. The pilot attempted to control the bounce by adding power, subsequently the airplane landed hard, the nose wheel collapsed, and the left wing struck the ground resulting in substantial damage.
The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate descent rate, resulting in a hard landing.