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June 27, 1997 · Cessna 152 · N6597Q
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 27, 1997
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N6597Q
Operator
Cav Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA97LA197
The student pilot stated that the approach to landing was normal. The aircraft operator stated that the student made a hard landing, resulting in the aircraft bouncing. The aircraft again touched down hard at which time the nose landing gear collapsed.
NTSB Probable Cause
the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the nose landing gear.
Full Narrative
On June 27, 1997, about 1130 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 152, N6597Q, registered to a private individual, was damaged during a hard landing at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, while on a Title 14 CFR Part 91 instructional flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and a visual flight rules flight plan was filed. The aircraft received substantial damage and the student-rated pilot was not injured. The flight originated from Stuart, Florida, the same day, about 1030. The pilot stated that the approach to landing was normal. On touchdown the nose wheel collapsed. The aircraft operator stated the pilot made a hard landing resulting in the aircraft bouncing. The aircraft then landed hard again, collapsing the nose landing gear.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 EDT
Nearest AirportFort Lauderdale Executive (0nm)
Runway8
Runway Length6001 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN6597Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCav Air
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 108
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 49 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 7 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:50
Weather SourceWFAC