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October 27, 1990 · Cessna 152 · N5259B
Blackfoot, ID
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 27, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Blackfoot, ID
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N5259B
Operator
Pocatello Avcenter
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA91LA010
DURING A SOLO CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT, THE STUDENT PILOT REPORTED THAT HE HAD CIRCLED THE AIRPORT TWICE TO OBSERVE THE RUNWAY. AN APPROACH WAS SET-UP FOR RUNWAY 1. WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH, THE PILOT STATED THAT THE GLIDE PATH WAS OK, HOWEVER, THE AIRSPEED WAS A LITTLE FAST. WHEN THE AIRPLANE TOUCHED DOWN, IT BOUNCED. THE PILOT APPLIED FULL POWER AND THE AIRPLANE TOUCHED DOWN AGAIN AND BECAME AIRBORNE. ON THE THIRD BOUNCE THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED. THE AIRPLANE SLID OFF THE RUNWAY AND NOSED OVER.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT DID NOT ADEQUATELY RECOVER FROM A BOUNCED LANDING. FACTORS WERE IMPROPER AIRSPEED AND LACK OF TOTAL EXPEREINCE.
Full Narrative
DURING A SOLO CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT, THE STUDENT PILOT REPORTED THAT HE HAD CIRCLED THE AIRPORT TWICE TO OBSERVE THE RUNWAY. AN APPROACH WAS SET-UP FOR RUNWAY 1. WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH, THE PILOT STATED THAT THE GLIDE PATH WAS OK, HOWEVER, THE AIRSPEED WAS A LITTLE FAST. WHEN THE AIRPLANE TOUCHED DOWN, IT BOUNCED. THE PILOT APPLIED FULL POWER AND THE AIRPLANE TOUCHED DOWN AGAIN AND BECAME AIRBORNE. ON THE THIRD BOUNCE THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED. THE AIRPLANE SLID OFF THE RUNWAY AND NOSED OVER.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:09 MDT
Nearest AirportMCCARLEY (0nm N)
Runway10
Runway Length4300 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN5259B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPocatello Avcenter
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 108
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 36 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO