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April 14, 2019 · Cessna 152 No Series · N4916B
Bangor, ME
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 14, 2019
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Bangor, ME
Aircraft
Cessna 152 No Series (1979)
Tail Number
N4916B
Operator
University Flying Club
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA213
The pilot reported that the airplane landed hard and bounced. He decided to continue the landing, and during the second touchdown, the airplane landed hard again, and the nose landing gear separated. The airplane came to rest on the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the airplane landed hard, bounced, and he decided to continue the landing. He added that during the second touchdown, the airplane landed hard again, and the nose landing gear separated. The airplane came to rest on the runway. The pilot reported that he should have performed a go around instead of attempting to land the second time. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 EDT
Nearest AirportBangor Intl (0nm WNW)
Runway33
Runway Length11440 ft
Runway Width200 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152 No Series
Tail NumberN4916B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorUniversity Flying Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235 SERIES · Reciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 28 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 28 C
Altimeter29.86 inHg
Observation Time20:53
Weather SourceWFAC