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April 29, 1996 · Cessna 152 · N6596P

Chandler, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 29, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Chandler, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N6596P
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX96LA179

According to the pilot and the company's chief flight instructor, the accident occurred during the landing portion of the ninth solo touch-and-go. The pilot reported that the airplane bounced on the runway and he lost directional control. The airplane veered off the left side of the runway, collided with several lights, entered a dirt area, and nosed over. The pilot's 17.2 hours of total airplane flying experience and 3.2 total hours of solo experience had been obtained during the preceding 90-day period. The local wind was reported at 3 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's misjudged flare, improper bounced landing recovery, and failure to maintain directional control.

Full Narrative

On April 28, 1996, at 1744 hours mountain standard time, a Cessna 152, N6596P, owned and operated by Sawyer Aviation, Phoenix, Arizona, nosed over during landing rollout at the Chandler Municipal Airport, Chandler, Arizona. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the solo instructional flight, and no flight plan was filed. The airplane was substantially damaged, and the student pilot was not injured. According to the pilot and Sawyer's chief flight instructor, the accident occurred during a round robin flight which originated from Phoenix around 1700. The purpose of the flight was, in part, to give the student pilot practice in solo flight takeoffs and landings. Nearing completion of the planned 1.3-hour-long flight, the pilot commenced his ninth touch-and-go landing. The pilot reported that the airplane bounced on runway 04R and he lost directional control. The airplane veered off the left side of the runway, collided with several lights, entered a dirt area and nosed over. At 1756, Chandler's wind speed was reported at 3 knots. The pilot's 17.2 hours of total airplane flying experience and 3.2 total hours of solo experience had been obtained during the preceding 90-day period.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:44 MST
Nearest AirportChandler Municipal (0nm)
Runway4R
Runway Length4850 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN6596P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 27 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point14 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time00:56
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data