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April 30, 2004 · Cessna C-152 · N70SU

Columbus, OH

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 30, 2004
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Columbus, OH
Aircraft
Cessna C-152
Tail Number
N70SU
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC04CA113

According to the student pilot, during landing, when the airplane was about 10 to 20 feet above the ground, it encountered a wind gust which forced it into a climb. The student pilot then lowered the nose, and "overcompensated" with forward elevator pressure. The nose of the airplane contacted the runway, the airplane bounced, and then impacted the ground a second time, subsequently damaging the nose wheel landing gear. The airplane tilted forward, and slid to a stop on the remaining runway. The student pilot reported 45 hours of total flight experience, all in make and model.

NTSB Probable Cause

The student pilot's improper flare, and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing.

Full Narrative

On April 29, 2004, at 2000 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 152, N70SU, was substantially damaged during landing at the Ohio State University Airport (OSU), Columbus, Ohio. The student pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the local solo instructional flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. According to the student pilot, during landing, when the airplane was about 10 to 20 feet above the ground, it encountered a wind gust which forced it into a climb. The student pilot then lowered the nose, and "overcompensated" with forward elevator pressure. The nose of the airplane contacted the runway, the airplane bounced, and then impacted the ground a second time, subsequently damaging the nose wheel landing gear. The airplane tilted forward, and slid to a stop on the remaining runway. The student pilot reported 45 hours of total flight experience, all in make and model. The winds reported at OSU, at 2000, were from 200 degrees at 7 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:00 EDT
Nearest AirportOhio State University (0nm)
Runway23
Runway Length3955 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna C-152
Tail NumberN70SU
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235 · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 39 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 46
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time00:00
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data