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August 18, 2000 · Cessna 152 · N5354M

Cumberland, WI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 18, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Cumberland, WI
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N5354M
Operator
Romeo Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI00LA313

The airplane bounced during the second landing in a series of three student solo landings on a turf runway. The pilot reported crossing the threshold too high, bouncing, ballooning twice, and nosing over.

NTSB Probable Cause

the go-around not performed and the inadequate flare by the pilot.

Full Narrative

On August 18, 2000, at 1030 central daylight time, a Cessna 152, N5354M, operated by Romeo Aviation, received substantial damage during a hard landing on runway 36 (2,000 feet by 75 feet, turf) at the Cumberland Municipal Airport (UBE), Cumberland, Wisconsin. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The 14 CFR Part 91 student solo flight was not operating on a flight plan. The pilot reported no injuries. The local flight originated from UBE at 1010. The pilot reported, "I did several takeoffs and landings with my instructor and afterwards she said I could do 1, 2, or 3 patterns on my own (solo). I did the first one without incident and did a second pattern. When coming in for the landing, I crossed the threshold too high and also felt a bit of wind lift my left wing. I concentrated on keeping the wings level and nose straight, but bounce onto the runway, ballooned twice and when the plane came down, I hit very hard and tipped forward onto the grass runway. When I got out, I saw that the nose wheel had broken, and the prop bent."

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 CDT
Nearest AirportCumberland Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length2000 ft
Runway Width120 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN5354M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRomeo 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 57 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind355° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data