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May 30, 1990 · Cessna 152 · N68271
Atwater, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 30, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Atwater, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N68271
Operator
Central Valley Skyway
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX90LA194
THE PILOT HAD FLOWN WITH HER INSTRUCTOR FOR 36 MINUTES, PRACTICING TAKEOFFS AND LANDINGS, BEFORE DEPARTING ON HER SECOND SUPERVISED SOLO FLIGHT. ON THE FIRST LANDING, THE PILOT LANDED THE AIRPLANE HARD CAUSING IT TO BOUNCE. THE AIRPLANE THEN BEGAN TO PORPOISE. ON THE THIRD TOUCHDOWN, THE AIRPLANE'S LEFT WHEEL CONTACTED THE LEFT SOFT SHOULDER OF THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE AIRPLANE THEN NOSED OVER ONTO ITS BACK.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT FLARED THE AIRPLANE TOO HIGH AND IMPROPERLY RECOVERED FROM THE BOUNCED LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE NORMAL BRAKES AND THE SOFT TERRAIN.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT HAD FLOWN WITH HER INSTRUCTOR FOR 36 MINUTES, PRACTICING TAKEOFFS AND LANDINGS, BEFORE DEPARTING ON HER SECOND SUPERVISED SOLO FLIGHT. ON THE FIRST LANDING, THE PILOT LANDED THE AIRPLANE HARD CAUSING IT TO BOUNCE. THE AIRPLANE THEN BEGAN TO PORPOISE. ON THE THIRD TOUCHDOWN, THE AIRPLANE'S LEFT WHEEL CONTACTED THE LEFT SOFT SHOULDER OF THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE AIRPLANE THEN NOSED OVER ONTO ITS BACK.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 PDT
Nearest AirportATWATER (0nm N)
Runway12
Runway Length2470 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN68271
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCentral Valley Skyway
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 26 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 5 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO