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March 15, 1991 · Cessna 152 · N5496B
Eloy, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 15, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Eloy, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N5496B
Operator
Double Eagle Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX91LA131
ACCORDING TO THE STUDENT'S STATEMENT, SHE LANDED NORMALLY ON THE MAIN GEAR AND LOWERED THE NOSE WHEEL TO THE PAVEMENT. THE PILOT SAID SHE THEN PULLED BACK ON THE CONTROL YOKE AND THE AIRCRAFT BALLOONED BACK INTO THE AIR. THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN TO PORPOISE AND EVENTUALLY COLLAPSED THE NOSE GEAR.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE STUDENT PILOT'S IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING AND THE INADVERTENT ENTRY INTO A PORPOISE CONDITION.
Full Narrative
ACCORDING TO THE STUDENT'S STATEMENT, SHE LANDED NORMALLY ON THE MAIN GEAR AND LOWERED THE NOSE WHEEL TO THE PAVEMENT. THE PILOT SAID SHE THEN PULLED BACK ON THE CONTROL YOKE AND THE AIRCRAFT BALLOONED BACK INTO THE AIR. THE AIRCRAFT BEGAN TO PORPOISE AND EVENTUALLY COLLAPSED THE NOSE GEAR.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 MST
Nearest AirportELOY (0nm)
Runway2
Runway Length3900 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN5496B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDouble Eagle Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 19 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 6 kt
Visibility60 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO