NTSB CAROL · Event
Event CHI96LA291
Aircraft involved
Probable cause & findings
failure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve and subsequent nose over of the airplane.
Factual narrative
On August 8, 1996, at 1500 central daylight time (cdt), a Cessna 150, N3510L, piloted by a student pilot, was substantially damaged when it nosed over following a loss of directional control during landing roll at Plattsmouth Airport, Plattsmouth, Nebraska. The student pilot reported no injuries. The personal 14 CFR Part 91 flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions. No flight plan was on file. The flight departed Plattsmouth, Nebraska, at 1430 cdt. According to the student pilot's written statement, after landing on runway 16 at Plattsmouth Municipal, when the nose gear contacted the runway surface, the airplane veered sharply to the left. The airplane drifted off the runway and nosed over. A Federal Aviation Administration Principal Maintenance Inspector (PMI) represented the NTSB on-scene. The PMI said the nose gear assembly was checked for proper centering and security. The nose gear lower strut assembly was removed and inspected. The nose steering system and rudder control system were examined and checked for continuity. Subsequent investigation failed to disclose any mechanical malfunction. After landing on the runway, when the nose gear contacted the runway surface, the airplane veered sharply to the left. The airplane then went off the runway and nosed over. Subsequent investigation of the nose gear failed to disclose any mechanical malfunction. Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database (Pre-2008 Archive) Retrieved: 2026-02-12
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- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2026 · Journal article (IJAAA)
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- Semantic Scholar 2025 · Article (Applied Sciences)
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- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2024 · Journal article (JAAER)
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- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2024 · Journal article (JAAER)
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- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2024 · Journal article (IJAAA)
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Just Culture, a sub-dimension of safety culture, has been a prominent and debated topic in aviation safety in recent years.
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2024 · Journal article (IJAAA)
Performance PRISM: A Comprehensive Framework For Performance Measurement In Aircraft Maintenance
Aircraft maintenance is governed by rigorous safety requirements and high operational complexity, demanding robust performance measurement frameworks to ensure optimal maintenance practices.
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