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November 13, 2022 · Cessna 152 · N5171B

San Jose, CA

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 13, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
San Jose, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 152 (1979)
Tail Number
N5171B
Operator
Flying 20S
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR23LA029

The student pilot reported that, he was performing a solo flight with the intention of staying in the traffic pattern, when after takeoff he was distracted by noise in his headset. On the downwind leg, he unintentionally climbed above traffic pattern altitude while trying to resolve the issue. He then overshot the runway centerline on the final leg while still too high. He brought the power to idle and tried to lose altitude by performing a forward slip. The pilot stated he leveled off over the threshold and the airplane bounced twice after touching the runway. After attempting to regain pitch control, the airplane’s nose dropped, and the propeller and left wing impacted the runway. The left wing was substantially damaged. 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-Descent/approach/glide path-Not attained/maintained

Full Narrative

The student pilot reported that, he was performing a solo flight with the intention of staying in the traffic pattern, when after takeoff he was distracted by noise in his headset. On the downwind leg, he unintentionally climbed above traffic pattern altitude while trying to resolve the issue. He then overshot the runway centerline on the final leg while still too high. He brought the power to idle and tried to lose altitude by performing a forward slip. The pilot stated he leveled off over the threshold and the airplane bounced twice after touching the runway. After attempting to regain pitch control, the airplane’s nose dropped, and the propeller and left wing impacted the runway. The left wing was substantially damaged. 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 Time07:27 PST
Nearest AirportReid-Hillview (0nm)
Runway31L
Runway Length3099 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN5171B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFlying 20S
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235 SERIES · Reciprocating · 115
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 30 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind293° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 F / 36 F
Altimeter30.11 inHg
Observation Time14:47
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data