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May 7, 2008 · Cessna 152 · N4912H
Glendale, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 7, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Glendale, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N4912H
Operator
Air Safety Flight Academy
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX08CA132
The student pilot flared early, and bounced the airplane back into the air during the landing. He attempted to execute a go-around but the airplane landed hard on the nose gear, collapsing it.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
On May 7, 2008, at 0945 mountain standard time, a Cessna 152, N4912H, bounced during landing and collapsed the nose gear at Glendale Municipal Airport, Glendale, Arizona. Air Safety Flight Academy operated the airplane under the provisions of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. The solo student pilot was not injured, and the airplane was substantially damaged. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a company flight plan had been filed. The flight originated at Glendale Municipal Airport about 0800. The student pilot reported in the Pilot/Operator Accident Report, that on his fourth touch-and-go landing he flared early, and bounced the airplane back into the air during the landing. He attempted to execute a go-around but the airplane landed hard on the nose gear, collapsing it.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:45 MST
Nearest AirportGLENDALE (0nm)
Runway19
Runway Length7150 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN4912H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAir Safety Flight Academy
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTextron Lycoming · O-235 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 21 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 45 C
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time15:47
Weather SourceWFAC