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October 25, 1996 · Cessna 152 · N757CU

Macon, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 25, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Macon, GA
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N757CU
Operator
Southeastern School of Aeronau
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL97LA008

The flight instructor (CFI) reported that the dual student flared prematurely (too high above the runway) during landing. The student was advised to reduce power. Simultaneously, the student reduced power and pushed the yoke forward, lowering the nose of the airplane, abruptly. The nose wheel struck the runway before the instructor could take control of the airplane. The airplane bounced, then was landed. During the landing, the nose wheel collapsed as it was lowered to the runway.

NTSB Probable Cause

premature flare by the dual student, and his improper remedial action to correct the flare; and inadequate supervision by the flight instructor (CFI).

Full Narrative

On October 25, 1996, about 1300 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 152, N757CU, collapsed the nose landing gear during the flare/touchdown at the Herbert Smart Airport, Macon, Georgia. The airplane was operated by Southeastern Flight Academy under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91, and visual flight rules. A flight plan was not filed for the dual instructional flight. There were no injuries to the certificated flight instructor nor the student, and the airplane was substantially damaged. Origination of the flight was Herbert Smart Airport, Macon, Georgia, about one hour prior to the accident. The flight instructor reported that as the airplane was flared for landing, too high above the runway, he advised the student to reduce power. The student reduced power and pushed the yoke forward, simultaneously. The nose wheel struck the runway before the instructor could take control of the airplane. The airplane bounced, then was landed. During the landing roll, the nose wheel collapsed as it was lowered to the runway. The operator did not provide a completed NTSB Form 6120.1/2, Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, as requested by a letter dated November 6, 1996 (attached).

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 EDT
Nearest AirportHerbert Smart Downtown (0nm)
Runway28
Runway Length4695 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN757CU
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSoutheastern School of Aeronau
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 108
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 26 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data