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March 12, 2018 · Cessna 152 NO Series · N6509L
Snohomish, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 12, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Snohomish, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 152 NO Series (1980)
Tail Number
N6509L
Operator
Snohomish Flying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA177
The pilot reported that, during the landing flare, the airplane encountered a wind gust and the airplane pitched upward. During landing, the airplane bounced twice and each time it touched down on the nose landing gear, and subsequently both wings struck the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left and the right-wing spar. The pilot reported that the wind at the airport about the time of the accident was from 100° at 12kts, gusting to 30kts. The pilot landed on runway 33.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s decision to land with a tailwind and in his failure to maintain pitch control of the airplane in gusting wind conditions.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing flare, the airplane encountered a wind gust and the airplane pitched upward. During landing the airplane bounced twice and each time it touched down on the nose landing gear, and subsequently both wings struck the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left and the right-wing spar. The pilot reported that the wind at the airport about the time of the accident was from 100° at 12kts, gusting to 30kts. The pilot landed on runway 33.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 PDT
Nearest AirportHarvey Field (0nm N)
Runway33R
Runway Length2672 ft
Runway Width36 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152 NO Series
Tail NumberN6509L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSnohomish Flying Service
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 55 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 15 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 34 C
Altimeter29.98 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC