Summary
On August 21, 2016, a Cessna 152 (N94939) was involved in an incident near Miami, FL. 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's improper pitch control during landing, which resulted in a bounced landing, and a nose landing gear collapse.
The pilot reported that he flew a straight in approach and opted to use 20 degrees of flaps for the crosswind landing. The pilot further reported that upon touchdown the airplane bounced twice and the nose landing gear collapsed.
A post-accident examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the firewall.
The pilot reported that there were no pre impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA16CA448. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N94939.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's improper pitch control during landing, which resulted in a bounced landing, and a nose landing gear collapse.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
The pilot reported that he flew a straight in approach and opted to use 20 degrees of flaps for the crosswind landing. The pilot further reported that upon touchdown the airplane bounced twice and the nose landing gear collapsed.
A post-accident examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the firewall.
The pilot reported that there were no pre impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine 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# GAA16CA448