On April 15, 1989, a Cessna 152 (registration N4870B) operated by Addison Flight Trng Center was involved in an aviation accident near Addison, TX. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE INADEQUATE AIRCRAFT HANDLING BY THE STUDENT PILOT, WHERE SHE ALLOWED THE AIRPLANE TO START TO PORPOISE, AND THEN DID NOT CORRECT IT. 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.
A student pilot experienced a nose gear collapse during the landing phase of a solo instructional flight, resulting in porpoising and structural damage to the front landing gear assembly.
What happened
The incident occurred during a solo instructional flight involving a student pilot. According to the Federal Aviation Administration's preliminary accident notice, the aircraft experienced significant instability upon touchdown. The report indicates that the airplane porpoised approximately three times before the nose gear failed.
The pilot/operator's accident report corroborated these findings, stating simply that the nosewheel collapsed during the landing process. No further details regarding weather conditions, airport specifics, or subsequent injuries were provided in the source text.
What happened in the 15 Apr 1989 Cessna 152 accident near Addison, TX?
A student pilot experienced a nose gear collapse during the landing phase of a solo instructional flight, resulting in porpoising and structural damage to the front landing gear assembly.
Were there any fatalities in the 15 Apr 1989 Cessna 152 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 15 Apr 1989 involved a Cessna 152, registration N4870B, operated by Addison Flight Trng Center, at Addison, TX.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
THE INADEQUATE AIRCRAFT HANDLING BY THE STUDENT PILOT, WHERE SHE ALLOWED THE AIRPLANE TO START TO PORPOISE, AND THEN DID NOT CORRECT IT.
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