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February 19, 2013 · Cessna 152 · N89956
Kelso, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 19, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Kelso, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N89956
Operator
Hillsboro Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR13CA130
The student pilot reported that he reduced engine power while on final approach and that the airplane developed a higher sink rate than expected. The airplane subsequently landed hard and bounced three to four times, collapsing the nose landing gear and substantially damaging the firewall. The student pilot stated that he did not attempt to go around. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Descent/approach/glide path-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that he reduced engine power while on final approach, and the airplane developed a higher sink rate than expected. The airplane subsequently landed hard and bounced 3 to 4 times, breaking the nose landing gear, and substantially damaging the firewall. The student pilot reported that he did not attempt to correct the situation or to go-around and, that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:40 PST
Nearest AirportSouthwest Washington Regional (0nm)
Runway12
Runway Length4391 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN89956
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHillsboro 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 26 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time21:35
Weather SourceWFAC