Cessna 152
Mc Alester, OK — July 19, 2008
Event Information
| Date | July 19, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | DEN08CA126 |
| Event ID | 20080822X01294 |
| Location | Mc Alester, OK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.88222, -95.78333 |
| Airport | MC ALESTER REGIONAL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | 152 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Full Narrative
While landing during a solo cross country instructional flight, the airplane impacted the runway in a nose low attitude. The airplane began to porpoise and the student pilot attempted to recover the airplane. During the recovery from a bounced landing, the airplane's nose landing gear collapsed and the airplane came to rest on the runway. Examination of the airplane revealed the firewall was buckled. The student pilot, who was the sole occupant, was not injured.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.