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October 29, 2012 · Cessna 152 · N48340
Long Beach, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 29, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Long Beach, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N48340
Operator
Candace a Larned Enterprises
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR13CA032
The student pilot reported that the airplane landed hard, bounced, and began to porpoise. The student pilot stated that during the porpoise oscillation, the airplane landed on its nosewheel. Postaccident examination revealed that the engine firewall was bent. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Incorrect use/operation - C
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that the airplane landed hard, bounced, and began to porpoise. The student pilot stated that during the porpoise oscillation the airplane landed on its nose wheel. Post accident examination revealed that the engine firewall was bent. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 PDT
Nearest AirportLong Beach Airport (Daugherty) (0nm)
Runway25L
Runway Length5421 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN48340
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCandace a Larned Enterprises
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 32 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time22:53
Weather SourceWFAC