CESSNA 152
Tulsa, OK — January 22, 2015
Event Information
| Date | January 22, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN15CA121 |
| Event ID | 20150126X51408 |
| Location | Tulsa, OK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.03944, -95.98611 |
| Airport | RICHARD LLOYD JONES JR |
| 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 pilot's improper landing technique which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent nose landing gear collapse.
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that he was attempting to land after his first solo flight. He thought his airspeed was high; the airplane landed hard and bounced three times, which resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear. The nose of the airplane and the left wing impacted the runway. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the left wing spar, firewall and engine mount sustained substantial damage. The chief flight instructor reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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.