Casualties unknown

Pilot Reports Bounce Landing Leading to Nose-Over (N6298M)

Plainville, CT, US

On March 16, 1983, a Cessna 152 (registration N6298M) was involved in an aviation accident near Plainville, CT. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A pilot reported that after a bounce landing, the aircraft touched down on the right wheel, yawed abruptly, and nosed over after the propeller cone penetrated the ground. Substantial damage occurred.

Incident Overview

A pilot reported that just prior to touchdown during landing, he pushed the control yoke forward. The aircraft then hit the runway and began to bounce. After the fourth bounce, the aircraft touched down on the runway on the right wheel and yawed abruptly to the right. According to the pilot, the propeller cone penetrated the ground approximately one foot from the runway, and the aircraft nosed over.

Damage

The accident resulted in substantial damage to the nosewheel strut, vertical stabilizer, wings, and engine cowling.

Investigation

The investigation is based solely on the pilot's report. No other factors or causes have been identified at this time.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 16 Mar 1983 Cessna 152 accident near Plainville, CT?

A pilot reported that after a bounce landing, the aircraft touched down on the right wheel, yawed abruptly, and nosed over after the propeller cone penetrated the ground. Substantial damage occurred.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 16 Mar 1983 involved a Cessna 152, registration N6298M, at Plainville, CT.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X42554. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.