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August 23, 1995 · Cessna 152 · N94891
Ypsilanti, MI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 23, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Ypsilanti, MI
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N94891
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI95LA294
THE PILOT REPORTED THAT IT WAS HIS FIRST SOLO FLIGHT. ALL 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.
NTSB Probable Cause
the pilot misjudged the flare. Lack of total experience was a factor.
Full Narrative
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.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 EDT
Nearest AirportWillow Run (0nm)
Runway23R
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN94891
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-N2C · Reciprocating · 108
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 36 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 8 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:05
Weather SourceWFAC