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February 8, 2008 · Cessna 152 · N24768
Arlington, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 8, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Arlington, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N24768
Operator
Skymates
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW08CA093
During a solo long cross country flight the student pilot stated that he failed to touchdown at either destination airport because of strong headwinds and gusty surface winds. During his return to his departure airport the student pilot stated that he did a go-around on his first landing attempt because of surface winds which he recalled were gusting to 37 knots. On the second landing attempt the student pilot stated that a gust of wind pushed him down to the runway. The airplane then bounced and landed hard on the nose gear causing structural damage to the nose gear and the firewall. A review of the student pilot's logbook shows the flight instructor had cleared the student pilot for the solo long cross country flight even though the student pilot's logbook endorsement showed a maximum surface wind limitation of 20 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's improper landing flare resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the gusty surface winds and the student pilot's inadequate preflight planning.
Full Narrative
During a solo long cross country flight the student pilot stated that he failed to touch down at either destination airport because of strong headwinds and gusty surface winds. During his return to his departure airport the student pilot stated that he did a go-around on his first landing attempt because of surface winds which he recalled were gusting to 37 knots. On the second landing attempt the student pilot stated that a gust of wind pushed him down to the runway. The airplane then bounced and landed hard on the nose gear causing structural damage to the nose gear and the firewall. A review of the student pilot's logbook shows the flight instructor had cleared the student pilot for the solo long cross country flight even though the student pilot's logbook endorsement showed a maximum surface wind limitation of 20 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:11 CST
Nearest AirportArlington Municipal (0nm)
Runway16
Runway Length6080 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN24768
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSkymates
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 27 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 14 kt, gusting 27 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 25 C
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC