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May 6, 2008 · Cessna 152 · N68353
Redding, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 6, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Redding, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N68353
Operator
Kenneth a Tyler
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA08CA125
The pilot reported that while practicing night landings he misjudged the timing of the touchdown flare, resulting in the airplane touching down hard in a nose low attitude. Both lower engine mounts were broken and the top of the aft fuselage was buckled. The pilot reported that no anomalies existed with the airplane prior to the flight.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
The private pilot reported that while practicing night landings he misjudged the timing of the touchdown flare, resulting in the airplane touching down hard in a nose low attitude. Both lower engine mounts were broken and the top of the aft fuselage was buckled. The pilot reported that no anomalies existed with the airplane prior to the flight.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:20 PDT
Nearest AirportRedding Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway30
Runway Length5067 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN68353
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKenneth a Tyler
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 38 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind50° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 45 C
Altimeter29.79 inHg
Observation Time04:50
Weather SourceWFAC