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May 29, 2008 · Cessna CE-152 · N4789P
Castroville, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 29, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Castroville, TX
Aircraft
Cessna CE-152
Tail Number
N4789P
Operator
Alpha Tango Flying Services
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW08CA162
The student pilot was on his second solo flight when the airplane bounced during a hard landing on runway 15. The airplane bounced three times with each bounce harder than the previous bounce. After the third bounce the airplane landed nose gear first, the propeller struck the runway, and the nose gear collapsed. There was substantial damage to the forward firewall. The instructor pilot witnessed the accident and reported the winds as light and variable.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
The 44 hour student pilot was on his second solo flight when the airplane bounced during a hard landing on runway 15. The airplane bounced three times with each bounce harder than the previous bounce. After the third bounce the airplane landed nose gear first, the propeller struck the runway, and the nose gear collapsed. There was substantial damage to the forward firewall, but no injuries to the solo pilot. The instructor pilot witnessed the accident and reported the winds as light and variable.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 CDT
Nearest AirportCastroville Muni (0nm)
Runway15
Runway Length4600 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna CE-152
Tail NumberN4789P
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAlpha Tango Flying Services
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235 · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 21 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO