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September 8, 2020 · Cessna 152 No Series · N946SF
Snohomish, WA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 8, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Snohomish, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 152 No Series (1978)
Tail Number
N946SF
Operator
Snohomish Flying Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR20CA302
The solo student pilot reported that during landing, upon touchdown, the airplane bounced. The student’s flight instructor, who was at a radio, instructed him to go around so the student pilot increased the engine power, maintained the flaps at 30º, and the airplane drifted left of runway centerline. As the student pilot reached about 10 ft above the ground in a nose up attitude, the flight instructor radioed him again to “pitch down.” The student pilot then lowered the nose, but the airplane continued to drift left, impacted the adjacent grass field, and came to rest nose down. The engine truss sustained substantial damage. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The solo student pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and his subsequent improper go-around, which resulted in an impact with terrain.
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot reported that during landing, upon touchdown, the airplane bounced. The student’s flight instructor, who was at a radio, instructed him to go around so the student pilot increased the engine power, maintained the flaps at 30º, and the airplane drifted left of runway centerline. As the student pilot reached about 10 ft above the ground in a nose up attitude, the flight instructor radioed him again to “pitch down.” The student pilot then lowered the nose, but the airplane continued to drift left, impacted the adjacent grass field, and came to rest nose down. The engine truss sustained substantial damage. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:15 PDT
Nearest AirportHarvey Field (1nm WSW)
Runway33R
Runway Length2672 ft
Runway Width36 ft
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152 No Series
Tail NumberN946SF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSnohomish Flying Service
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235=L2C · Reciprocating · 15
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 16 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 6 kt
Visibility9 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point31 C
Altimeter30.21 inHg
Observation Time13:53
Weather SourceWFAC