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September 13, 1999 · Cessna 152 · N5337L

Sanford, ME

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 13, 1999
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Sanford, ME
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N5337L
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC99LA227

The pilot was executing an approach to land with a head wind. The approach was normal, and he classified his airspeed as 'good.' The pilot reported that just before touchdown a gust of wind from the right lifted the airplane. The airplane started to bounce, and on the third bounce, the nose wheel collapsed. Approximately 10 minutes after the accident, winds were reported as 150 degrees magnetic at 7 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

Improper recovery from a bounced landing.

Full Narrative

On September 13, 1999, at 1445 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 152, N5337L, was substantially damaged during a bounced landing at Sanford Municipal Airport, Sanford, Maine. The certificated private pilot was not injured, and meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal local flight that originated from Sanford. No flight plan was filed, and the flight was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. According to the pilot, he was executing an approach to land on runway 14. The approach was normal, and he classified his airspeed as "good." He added that just before touchdown, a gust of wind from the right lifted the airplane. The airplane started to bounce, and on the third bounce, the nose wheel collapsed. An automated weather observation taken approximately 10 minutes after the accident recorded the wind as 150 degrees magnetic at 7 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:45 EDT
Nearest AirportSanford Regioanl (0nm)
Runway14
Runway Length6000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN5337L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
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 60 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:55
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data