N6308Q

Substantial
None

CESSNA 152S/N: 15285227

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, September 29, 2011
NTSB Number
WPR11CA473
Location
Scappoose, OR
Event ID
20110929X61132
Coordinates
45.770832, -122.861663
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing from which she was unable to recover.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N6308Q
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15285227
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1981
Model / ICAO
152C152
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HILLSBORO AERO ACADEMY LLC
Address
3565 NE CORNELL RD
Status
Deregistered
City
HILLSBORO
State / Zip Code
OR 97124-6374
Country
United States

Analysis

The student pilot submitted a written statement. After departing to a nearby airport for solo landing practice, she determined the appropriate landing direction to maintain consistency with the other traffic at the airport. While on final, the airplane was slow and the student added power while reducing the pitch. When the airplane reached the runway, it was higher than normal, she reduced the power to idle, and the airplane bounced three times. During the bounces, the propeller impacted the runway. Post accident examination revealed several bent longerons and deformation of the firewall. The student reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR11CA473