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April 28, 2016 · Cessna 152 NO Series · N6427Q
Hayward, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 28, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hayward, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 152 NO Series (1981)
Tail Number
N6427Q
Operator
San Carlos Flight Center
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA211
The solo student pilot reported that the airplane landed hard and then began to porpoise. The student pilot further reported that he applied power to abort the landing, but the porpoise continued, the nose gear collapsed, and the airplane veered off the left side of the runway. The engine mounts were substantially damaged. The student pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's high descent rate during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, nose landing gear collapse, and runway excursion during an aborted landing.
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot reported that the airplane landed hard and then began to porpoise. The student pilot further reported that he applied power to abort the landing, but the porpoise continued, the nose gear collapsed, and the airplane veered off the left side of the runway. The engine mounts were substantially damaged. The student pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:30 PDT
Nearest AirportHayward Executive (0nm W)
Runway28L
Runway Length5694 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152 NO Series
Tail NumberN6427Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSan Carlos Flight Center
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 31 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 46
Altimeter29.93 inHg
Observation Time15:54
Weather SourceWFAC