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August 25, 2006 · Cessna 152 · N6102Q
Gainesville, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 25, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Gainesville, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N6102Q
Operator
Versatile Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW06CA202
The 17-hour solo student pilot lost control of the tricycle gear single-engine airplane while attempting to land on runway 17, a 6,000-foot long by 100-foot wide runway, the third landing of his first supervised solo flight. The pilot reported that the airplane touched down on the main wheels at a higher than normal speed and the airplane subsequently pitched down and impacted on the nose landing gear. The aircraft then porpoised until the nose gear collapsed and the propeller struck the ground. The engine firewall assembly sustained structural damage. The aircraft came to rest on the left side of the runway in the upright position. Weather at the time of the accident was reported as clear skies, with winds from 190 degrees at 11 knots, and density altitude was calculated at 3,500 feet.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a porpoise.
Full Narrative
The 17-hour solo student pilot lost control of the tricycle gear single-engine airplane while attempting to land on runway 17, a 6,000-foot long by 100-foot wide runway, during his third landing of his first supervised solo flight. The pilot reported that the airplane touched down on the main wheels at a higher than normal speed and the airplane subsequently pitched down and impacted on the nose landing gear. The aircraft then entered porpoise until the nose gear collapsed and the propeller struck the ground. The engine firewall assembly sustained structural damage. The aircraft came to rest on the left side of the runway in the upright position. Weather at the time of the accident was reported as clear skies, with winds from 190 degrees at 11 knots, and density altitude was calculated at 3,500 feet.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:10 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN6102Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorVersatile 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 21 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 6 kt, gusting 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.84 inHg
Observation Time11:45
Weather SourceWFAC