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October 9, 1991 · Cessna 152 · N6211Q
Van Nuys, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 9, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Van Nuys, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N6211Q
Operator
Million Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX92LA011
THE PILOT HAD LOGGED 4 HOURS AS PILOT IN COMMAND SINCE BEING ENDORSED FOR SOLO FLYING 6 DAYS BEFORE THE ACCIDENT FLIGHT. DURING THE ACCIDENT FLIGHT HE PERFORMED 6 TAKEOFFS AND LANDINGS. DURING THE 7TH LANDING THE AIRPLANE TOUCHED DOWN HARD. THE NOSE GEAR ASSEMBLY BUCKLED AND THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE STUDENT PILOT'S IMPROPER LANDING FLARE WHICH RESULTED IN A HARD LANDING AND THE BUCKLING OF THE AIRPLANE'S NOSE GEAR.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT HAD LOGGED 4 HOURS AS PILOT IN COMMAND SINCE BEING ENDORSED FOR SOLO FLYING 6 DAYS BEFORE THE ACCIDENT FLIGHT. DURING THE ACCIDENT FLIGHT HE PERFORMED 6 TAKEOFFS AND LANDINGS. DURING THE 7TH LANDING THE AIRPLANE TOUCHED DOWN HARD. THE NOSE GEAR ASSEMBLY BUCKLED AND THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:13 PDT
Nearest AirportVANNUYS (0nm)
Runway16
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN6211Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMillion Air
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 18 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 6 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point10 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time04:13
Weather SourceWFAC