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June 12, 1997 · Cessna 152 · N4929B

Cambridge, MD

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 12, 1997
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Cambridge, MD
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N4929B
Operator
Bettina a Von Brontano
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
IAD97LA087

The pilot reported that during the approach the airspeed was stabilized at 60 knots, and she felt as if she was being pushed. When she flared for landing, the airplane floated, so she increased the pitch to slow down. She then stated that the airplanes main tires struck the runway and the airplane bounced back into the air. She tried to control the airplane and landed on the runway again and felt the nose fall and the propeller strike the runway. The airplane came to rest on the runway with the nose gear collapsed.

NTSB Probable Cause

The student pilot's failure to properly recover from a bounced landing.

Full Narrative

On June 12, 1997, at about 1352 eastern daylight time a Cessna 152, N4929B, operated by a solo student pilot, collided with the runway while attempting to land on runway 34, at Cambridge Dorchester Airport Cambridge, Maryland. The student pilot and sole occupant was not injured, however, the airplane sustained substantial damage. Visual Meteorological conditions prevailed and a VFR flight plan was filed for this cross-country flight. The flight was conducted under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91. The pilot stated to the FAA that upon her arrival to the Cambridge Airport she entered the traffic pattern. On final approach to runway 34 the airspeed was stabilized at 60 knots, and the pilot felt as if she was being pushed. When she flared for landing, the airplane floated, so she increased the pitch to slow down. She then stated that the airplanes main tires struck the runway and the airplane bounced back into the air. She tried to control the airplane and landed on the runway again and felt the nose fall and the propeller strike the runway. The airplane came to rest still on the runway with the nose gear collapsed

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:52 EDT
Nearest AirportCambridge Dorchester (0nm N)
Runway34
Runway Length4004 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN4929B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBettina a Von Brontano
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235 · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Unknown

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 12000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time16:55
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data