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September 25, 2019 · Cessna 152 No Series · N6450B
Lafayette, IN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 25, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lafayette, IN
Aircraft
Cessna 152 No Series
Tail Number
N6450B
Operator
Purdue Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA571
The solo student pilot reported that, shortly after the airplane landed, it ballooned and then bounced twice. Subsequently, the airplane pitched down, and the nose landing gear struck the runway and then collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine frame. The pilot 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 bounced landing and subsequent nose landing gear collapse.
Full Narrative
The student solo pilot reported that, shortly after touchdown, the airplane landed ballooned and bounced twice. Subsequently, the airplane pitched down, the nose landing gear struck the runway and collapsed on the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine frame. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation station located on the airport reported that, about 20 minutes before the accident, the wind was from 230° at 8 knots and about 40 minutes after the accident the wind was from 210° at 8 knots. The pilot reported that during landing, the winds were 230° at 9 knots, gusting 16 knots. The student pilot was landing the airplane on runway 23.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:10 EDT
Nearest AirportPurdue University (0nm SSW)
Runway28
Runway Length6600 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152 No Series
Tail NumberN6450B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPurdue Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235 · Reciprocating · 108
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 20 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter29.78 inHg
Observation Time20:54
Weather SourceWFAC