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August 10, 1996 · Cessna 152 · N5431Q
Worcester, MA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 10, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Worcester, MA
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N5431Q
Operator
Peter Sumner
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC96LA164
The pilot reported that he was on the fourth touch-and-go landing, when the airplane bounced during touchdown. He reduced engine power in an attempt to recover. The pilot reported that during his attempt to stop the bounce, the plane nosed forward as he attempted to go around. Subsequently, the airplane came to rest in grass adjacent to the runway. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunction.
NTSB Probable Cause
the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in a nose over. His improper flare was a related factor.
Full Narrative
On August 10, 1996 about 1530 eastern daylight time, N54310Q, a Cessna 152, a training flight, nosed over during an aborted landing on runway 29 at Worcester Municipal Airport, Worcester, Massachusetts. Visual meteorological conditions existed. The student pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. The local flight was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The pilot reported that he was on the fourth touch and go landing when the airplane bounced during touch down, and he reduced engine power in an attempt to recover. According to the pilot: "During my attempt to stop the bounce, the plane nosed forward on my attempt at a go around." The aircraft came to rest in grass adjacent to the runway. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:38 EDT
Nearest AirportWorcester Municipal (0nm)
Runway29
Runway Length7000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN5431Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPeter Sumner
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 19 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point27 C / 14 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:50
Weather SourceWFAC