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August 12, 1997 · Cessna 152 · N757CS

San Manuel, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 12, 1997
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
San Manuel, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N757CS
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX97LA284

The student pilot reported that the aircraft bounced as she landed on the runway. She elected to attempt to maneuver the aircraft on the ground rather than attempt a go-around. As she maneuvered the flight controls, she subsequently lost control of the airplane. The airplane ended up nosed over with damage to the right wing. According to the CFI, the student pilot reported that she had not slept well the night before the flight and attributed her poor performance to being under stress due to an imminent departure on vacation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's fatigue from improper rest the evening before the flight.

Full Narrative

On August 12, 1997, at 0830 hours mountain standard time, a Cessna 152, N757CS, landed hard, bounced, and subsequently nosed over at the San Manuel, Arizona, airport. The aircraft sustained substantial damage and the student pilot was not injured. The aircraft was operated as an instructional solo cross-country flight under 14 CFR Part 91 when the accident occurred. The flight originated at La Cholla Airport at 0805. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident, and a VFR flight plan was filed. According to his report, the operator of the aircraft stated that the student pilot was flying the first leg of a planned solo cross-country flight. As the pilot landed on runway 11, the aircraft bounced. According to the operator, as the student pilot attempted to recover the landing, subsequent control inputs aggravated the problem and the pilot lost control of the airplane. The pilot attributed the "failure to go around and inappropriate control inputs to fatigue and stress." During a telephone interview, the student's flight instructor stated that in the past, the student pilot had either canceled or cut short flights because she had not felt well. The CFI stated that she found out after the fact that the student pilot had not rested well the night before the flight. She attributed her stress level to leaving on vacation 2 days after this flight. The CFI stated that the pilot had been briefed about personal limitations, as well as aircraft limitations.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:30 MST
Nearest AirportSan Manuel (0nm)
Runway11
Runway Length4214 ft
Runway Width55 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN757CS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 15279638 · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 37 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:56
Weather SourceWFAC

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