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March 4, 2010 · Cessna 152 · N6503M
Hearne, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 4, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hearne, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N6503M
Operator
American Educational Complex
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10CA137
While on a solo cross-country flight, the student pilot attempted to land with a right quartering tailwind. Unable to land during the first two attempts, the pilot elected to go around the pattern for a third attempt. During the landing flare the airplane’s nosewheel impacted the runway first and the airplane began to bounce. Shortly thereafter, the nose gear collapsed and the airplane came to rest upright and in a nose-low position. No preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane’s flight controls were reported. An examination of the airplane revealed that the firewall sustained structural damage during the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's decision to land with a quartering tailwind and his improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing.
Full Narrative
While on a solo cross country flight, the student pilot attempted to land with a right quartering tailwind. Unable to land during the first two attempts the pilot elected to go around the pattern for a third attempt. During the landing flare the airplane’s nose wheel impacted the runway first and the airplane began to bounce. Shortly thereafter, the nose gear collapsed and the airplane came to rest upright and in a nose low position. No mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane’s flight controls were reported. An examination of the airplane revealed that the firewall sustained structural damage during the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 CST
Nearest AirportHearne Municiple (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length4001 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN6503M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAmerican Educational Complex
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 44 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 43 C
Altimeter30.11 inHg
Observation Time03:05
Weather SourcePILO