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March 19, 2009 · Cessna 152 · N95429
Ellensburg, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 19, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Ellensburg, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N95429
Operator
Midstate Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR09CA172
The student pilot remained in the traffic pattern for his first solo flight and completed one uneventful touch-and-go landing. On the second landing approach, the airplane floated during the landing flare. The student pushed the control yoke forward and the nose gear of the airplane struck the ground. The airplane bounced, entered a porpoise, and the nose gear collapsed. During the landing sequence the airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot said there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
The student pilot remained in the traffic pattern for his first solo flight and completed one uneventful touch-and-go landing. On the second landing approach, the airplane floated during the landing flare. The student pushed the control yoke forward and the nose gear of the airplane struck the ground. The airplane bounced, entered a porpoise, and the nose gear collapsed. During the landing sequence the airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot said there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 PDT
Nearest AirportBowers Field (0nm)
Runway07
Runway Length5590 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN95429
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMidstate Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 0-235 SERIES · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 23 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 36 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC