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May 25, 2010 · Cessna 152 · N69254
Merced, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 25, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Merced, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N69254
Operator
Ks Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR10CA263
The student pilot was performing his first attempted landing on his second solo flight. He reported that, after touchdown, "the airplane bounced an unknown amount of times" until the propeller struck the runway and the nosegear collapsed. The student pilot stated that "as a result of my lack of experience I was unable to recognize an immediate go-around situation." The aircraft sustained substantial damage to the wing spars and firewall.
NTSB Probable Cause
Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Aircraft control-Student pilot - C
Full Narrative
The student pilot was performing his first attempted landing on his second solo flight. He reported that after touchdown, "the airplane bounced an unknown amount of times" until the propeller struck the runway and the nose gear collapsed. The student pilot stated: "as a result of my lack of experience I was unable to recognize an immediate go-around situation." The aircraft sustained substantial damage to the wing spars and firewall.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:42 PDT
Nearest AirportCastle -Merced (0nm)
Runway31
Runway Length11802 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN69254
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKs Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 20 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 12000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 36 C
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time19:42
Weather SourceWFAC