CESSNA 152
Fort Wayne, IN — February 24, 2009
Event Information
| Date | February 24, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA200 |
| Event ID | 20090311X30109 |
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.97861, -85.19527 |
| Airport | Fort Wayne International |
| 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 recovery from a bounced landing.
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that the accident occurred during the flight's first touch and go landing. The pilot stated the landing approach was normal, but on touchdown, the airplane bounced, and then touched down again on the left side of the runway. The airplane traveled off the left side of the runway, struck a snowbank, and nosed over. The airplane received substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer and rudder. In her written statement to the NTSB, the pilot said, "I should have either maintained directional control or done a go-around."
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.