Casualties unknown

1990-10-27: Cessna 152 (N5259B) — Pocatello Avcenter — Blackfoot, ID

Blackfoot, ID, US

On October 27, 1990, a Cessna 152 (registration N5259B) operated by Pocatello Avcenter was involved in an aviation accident near Blackfoot, ID. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT DID NOT ADEQUATELY RECOVER FROM A BOUNCED LANDING. FACTORS WERE IMPROPER AIRSPEED AND LACK OF TOTAL EXPEREINCE. 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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During a solo cross-country flight, a student pilot reported a bounced landing on Runway 1. After three bounces, the nose gear collapsed, and the airplane slid off the runway and nosed over.

Incident Overview

A student pilot on a solo cross-country flight reported a landing incident involving multiple bounces on Runway 1. According to the pilot's account, the approach was set up for Runway 1 after circling the airport twice to observe the runway.

Sequence of Events

The pilot stated that while on final approach, the glide path was acceptable but the airspeed was slightly fast. Upon touchdown, the airplane bounced. The pilot responded by applying full power, which resulted in a second touchdown followed by the airplane becoming airborne again. On the third bounce, the nose gear collapsed. Subsequently, the airplane slid off the runway and nosed over.

Reported Details

The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, location, number of occupants, injuries, or damage extent. No information was provided regarding time of day, weather conditions, or involvement of air traffic control. The pilot's report is the sole basis for this account.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X24550. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.