CESSNA 152
FARMINGDALE, NJ — April 6, 2015
Event Information
| Date | April 6, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA15CA035 |
| Event ID | 20150407X21728 |
| Location | FARMINGDALE, NJ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.29829, -74.52068 |
| Airport | MONMOUTH EXECUTIVE |
| 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 flare which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent hard landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated in a document to the Federal Aviation Administration aviation safety inspector that he flared too high, the airplane landed hard, and started to porpoise. On the third porpoise the airplane subsequently nosed over, which resulted in substantial damage to the firewall. After multiple requests, the pilot did not return the National Transportation Safety Board Form 6120.1 Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report as requested.
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.