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June 28, 2009 · Cessna 152 · N49897
Mt. Pleasant, SC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 28, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Mt. Pleasant, SC
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N49897
Operator
Palmetto Air Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA09CA373
The pilot was flying solo in the traffic pattern for runway 35. As he approached the runway, he reduced power and added flaps to decrease the airspeed. The airplane bounced upon touchdown and the pilot added a “small amount” of power. The airplane bounced a second time, and then settled onto the runway. The third time the airplane contacted the runway, the nose gear collapsed. The winds reported at the airport about the time of the accident were from 090 degrees at 5 knots. The pilot did not report any mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Pitch control-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
The pilot was flying solo in the traffic pattern for runway 35. As he approached the runway, he reduced power and added flaps to decrease the airspeed. The airplane bounced upon touchdown and the pilot added a “small amount” of power. The airplane bounced a second time, and then settled onto the runway. The third time the airplane contacted, the runway the nose gear collapsed, substantially damaging the wing spar. The winds reported at the airport about the time of the accident were from 090 degrees at 5 knots. The pilot did not report any mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 EDT
Nearest AirportMt. Pleasant Regional Faison (0nm)
Runway35
Runway Length3700 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN49897
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPalmetto Air Service
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235 SERIES · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind90° @ 5 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.78 inHg
Observation Time13:55
Weather SourceWFAC