N46803

Substantial
None

CESSNA 152S/N: 15283108

Accident Details

Date
Monday, April 8, 2013
NTSB Number
ERA13CA200
Location
Columbus, GA
Event ID
20130412X34330
Coordinates
32.509723, -84.936386
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 recovery from a bounced landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15283108
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
152C152
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
152

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
KEN GRAHAM PHD INC
Address
832 S HIGHLINE PL STE 104
City
SIOUX FALLS
State / Zip Code
SD 57110
Country
United States

Analysis

The student pilot reported that he conducted multiple full stop landings. During the last landing, as he flared the airplane, it landed hard and bounced on the runway multiple times. As the student pilot attempted to regain control of the airplane, the propeller contacted the runway and the nose wheel buckled before the airplane came to a full stop. An examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the firewall and engine mounts. The student pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures of 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# ERA13CA200