CESSNA 152
Stow, OH — April 9, 2011
Event Information
| Date | April 9, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN11CA278 |
| Event ID | 20110411X51647 |
| Location | Stow, OH |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.15139, -81.41500 |
| Airport | Kent State University Airport |
| 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 recovery from a bounced landing.
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot reported that the airspeed was too fast during the landing flare and touchdown. The airplane bounced on the runway. She did not take corrective action and the airplane continued to bounce. She reported that she let go of the yoke and “hit” the brakes. The airplane nosed down and the propeller hit the runway. The postaccident inspection of the airplane revealed that the firewall was bent. The student pilot reported that there was no mechanical malfunction or failure of the airplane.
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.