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September 17, 2019 · Cessna 152 No Series · N472TC
Naples, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 17, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Naples, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 152 No Series (1977)
Tail Number
N472TC
Operator
Florida Flight Training Center
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA556
The student pilot reported that, while on approach to land, the airplane suddenly sank. She added power, but the airplane bounced. She added more power, but the airplane bounced again, and the nose landing gear collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The flight school's chief executive officer reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a porpoised landing and a nose landing gear collapse.
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that, during approach to land, the airplane suddenly sank. She added power, but the airplane bounced. She added more power, but the airplane bounced again and the nose landing gear collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The chief executive officer for the flight school reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The airport's automated weather observation station reported that, about 37 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 030° at 4 knots. The same automated station reported that, about 23 minutes after the accident, the wind was from 020° at 6 knots. The student pilot landed the airplane on runway 05.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 EDT
Nearest AirportNaples Muni (0nm SW)
Runway05
Runway Length6600 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152 No Series
Tail NumberN472TC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFlorida Flight Training 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 22 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time13:53
Weather SourceWFAC