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February 7, 2015 · Cessna 152 · N5416B
Shirley, NY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 7, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Shirley, NY
Aircraft
Cessna 152 (1979)
Tail Number
N5416B
Operator
Mid Island Air Svc
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA15CA126
According to the student pilot, he was performing takeoffs and landings in the local traffic pattern. While on short final, he flared too high, the airplane stalled, then landed hard and bounced. He attempted a go-around; however, the airplane veered to the left and struck a show bank. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector reported that the left wing and engine firewall sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane at the time of the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's initiation of the flare while too high above the runway, resulting in an aerodynamic stall, hard landing, and loss of directional control.
Full Narrative
According to the student pilot, he was performing takeoffs and landings in the local traffic pattern. While on short final, he flared too high, the airplane stalled, then landed hard and bounced. He attempted a go-around; however, the airplane veered to the left and struck a show bank. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector reported that the left wing and engine firewall sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane at the time of the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:06 EST
Nearest AirportBrookhaven Airport (0nm)
Runway24
Runway Length4200 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN5416B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMid Island Air Svc
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 0-235 SERIES · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 29 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3600 ft
Temperature / Dew Point32 C / 19 C
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Observation Time17:56
Weather SourceWFAC