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February 10, 2012 · Cessna 152 · N67973

Miami, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 10, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Miami, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N67973
Operator
Lily Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA12CA178

The student pilot was conducting his second solo flight. He reported that he felt the wind shift to a light tailwind just prior to landing on runway 27L, and, when the airplane touched down, it bounced and became airborne again. During the subsequent touchdown, the airplane landed hard, and the nose gear collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall. In addition, the propeller and left wing contacted the ground. No preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures were found that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported 29 hours of total flight experience, which included 2 hours of solo flight time, all in the same make and model as the accident airplane. The wind reported at the airport about the time of the accident was from 160 degrees at 7 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

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Full Narrative

The student pilot was conducting his second solo flight. He reported that he felt a wind-shift to a light tailwind just prior to landing on runway 27L, and when the airplane touched down, it became airborne again. During the subsequent touchdown, the airplane landed hard and the nose gear collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the firewall. In addition, the propeller and left wing contacted the ground. No preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures were found that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported 29 hours of total flight experience, which included 2 hours of solo flight time, all in the same make and model as the accident airplane. Winds reported at the airport, about the time of the accident, were from 160 degrees at 7 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 EST
Nearest AirportKendall-Tamiami (0nm)
Runway27L
Runway Length4999 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN67973
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLily 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 19 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 6 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 6000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.98 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data