Cessna 152
Bangor, ME — April 14, 2019
Event Information
| Date | April 14, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA213 |
| Event ID | 20190415X91401 |
| Location | Bangor, ME |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.80806, -68.82944 |
| Airport | BANGOR INTL |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
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 | 1 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the airplane landed hard, bounced, and he decided to continue the landing. He added that during the second touchdown, the airplane landed hard again, and the nose landing gear separated. The airplane came to rest on the runway.
The pilot reported that he should have performed a go around instead of attempting to land the second time.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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.