N94891 – CESSNA 152 – 1995-08-23 NTSB Accident Report

On August 23, 1995, a Cessna 152 (N94891) was involved in an incident near Ypsilanti, MI. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot misjudged the flare. Lack of total experience was a factor.

On August 23, 1995, at 1000 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 152, N94891, was substantially damaged during landing at Willow Run Airport, Ypsilanti, Michigan. The student pilot received no injuries. The 14 CFR Part 91 flight departed Willow Run Airport on a local solo student flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed.

The pilot reported that it was his first solo flight. He stated that his pattern legs looked good and when he rolled out on final everything was okay. He reported his landing was hard. He bounced twice and lost control, damaging the aircraft.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI95LA294. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N94891.