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October 27, 2006 · Cessna 152 · N68727
Lancaster, PA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 27, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lancaster, PA
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N68727
Operator
Aero Tech Services
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC07CA013
The student pilot was conducting his first solo flight in a Cessna 152. He had completed two landings on runway 13, a 4,102-foot long, 100-foot wide, asphalt runway. During the third landing, the student pilot did not flare enough, and the airplane touched down nose low. The nosegear collapsed, and the airplane came to rest on the runway.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's inadequate flare, which resulted in a nosegear collapse during landing.
Full Narrative
The student pilot stated that he was conducting his first solo flight in a Cessna 152. He had completed two landings on runway 13, a 4,102-foot long, 100-foot wide, asphalt runway. During the third landing, the student pilot did not flare enough, and the airplane touched down nose low. The nosegear collapsed, and the airplane came to rest on the runway. During the collapse, the airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall. The reported wind at the airport, about the time of the accident, was from 070 degrees at 5 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:49 EDT
Nearest AirportLancaster Airport (0nm)
Runway13
Runway Length4102 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN68727
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAero Tech Services
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235 · Reciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 40 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 4400 ft
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 34 C
Altimeter30.18 inHg
Observation Time13:53
Weather SourceWFAC