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October 23, 2021 · Cessna 152 · N94400

Wadsworth, OH

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 23, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Wadsworth, OH
Aircraft
Cessna 152 (1982)
Tail Number
N94400
Operator
Skypark
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN22LA022

The student pilot reported he was conducting a solo traffic pattern flight and was on final approach for landing from his first traffic pattern when he lost control of the airplane at 50 ft, rounded out and impacted the runway on the nose wheel. The airplane subsequently bounced and impacted the runway again collapsing the nose wheel and allowing the left wing to impact in the grass next to the runway. The airplane then skidded off the left side of the runway and came to rest in the grassy area. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the top inboard left wing. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The instructor pilot reported that he and the student pilot had completed four successful landings prior to the instructor getting out of the airplane for the student pilot’s solo traffic pattern flight. He reported that the student pilot’s approach was stable, but upon landing the airplane seemed to be out of control.

NTSB Probable Cause

The student pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the final approach resulting in a bounced landing.

Full Narrative

The student pilot reported he was conducting a solo traffic pattern flight and was on final approach for landing from his first traffic pattern when he lost control of the airplane at 50 ft, rounded out and impacted the runway on the nose wheel. The airplane subsequently bounced and impacted the runway again collapsing the nose wheel and allowing the left wing to impact in the grass next to the runway. The airplane then skidded off the left side of the runway and came to rest in the grassy area. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the top inboard left wing. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The instructor pilot reported that he and the student pilot had completed four successful landings prior to the instructor getting out of the airplane for the student pilot’s solo traffic pattern flight. He reported that the student pilot’s approach was stable, but upon landing the airplane seemed to be out of control.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:45 EDT
Nearest AirportSkypark Airport (0nm N)
Runway21
Runway Length2410 ft
Runway Width37 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN94400
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSkypark
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235 · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 28 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 5500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54 F / 41 F
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Observation Time14:51
Weather SourceWFAC

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