CESSNA 152
Long Beach, CA — October 29, 2012
Event Information
| Date | October 29, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR13CA032 |
| Event ID | 20121105X12639 |
| Location | Long Beach, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.81722, -118.15111 |
| Airport | Long Beach Airport (Daugherty) |
| 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 landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that the airplane landed hard, bounced, and began to porpoise. The student pilot stated that during the porpoise oscillation the airplane landed on its nose wheel. Post accident examination revealed that the engine firewall was bent. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures 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.