CESSNA 152

Miami, FL — August 21, 2016

Event Information

DateAugust 21, 2016
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberGAA16CA448
Event ID20160825X21438
LocationMiami, FL
CountryUSA
Coordinates25.64528, -80.43278
AirportMIAMI EXECUTIVE
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakeCESSNA
Model152
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None1
Total Injured0

Event Location

Probable Cause

The pilot's improper pitch control during landing, which resulted in a bounced landing, and a nose landing gear collapse.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that he flew a straight in approach and opted to use 20 degrees of flaps for the crosswind landing. The pilot further reported that upon touchdown the airplane bounced twice and the nose landing gear collapsed.

A post-accident examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the firewall.

The pilot reported that there were no pre impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine 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.

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