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Nose gear collapse following bounce on final approach (N6852H)

Ogden, UT, US

On March 31, 1991, a Cessna 172M (registration N6852H) operated by Alta Aircraft was involved in an aviation accident near Ogden, UT. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper decision to continue the approach and subsequent bounced landing, which resulted in the collapse of the nose gear. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-06-19Data APIEditorial standards

During a pleasure flight, the pilot reported being too high and fast on final approach. A slip maneuver to lose altitude resulted in a bounced landing that collapsed the nose gear.

What happened

The accident occurred at the end of a pleasure flight. The pilot reported that the aircraft was positioned too high and traveling too fast while established on the final approach segment. To correct this energy state, the pilot executed a slip maneuver to decrease both altitude and airspeed.

Upon touchdown, the aircraft bounced off the runway surface. This impact caused the nose gear to collapse. The pilot later reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane at the time of the accident.

The investigation

The investigation focused on the sequence of events leading to the landing gear failure. Examination confirmed the nose gear collapse resulting from the bounce during touchdown.

Probable cause

The pilot's improper decision to continue the approach and subsequent bounced landing, which resulted in the collapse of the nose gear.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 31 Mar 1991 Cessna 172M accident near Ogden, UT?

During a pleasure flight, the pilot reported being too high and fast on final approach. A slip maneuver to lose altitude resulted in a bounced landing that collapsed the nose gear.

Were there any fatalities in the 31 Mar 1991 Cessna 172M accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 31 Mar 1991 involved a Cessna 172M, registration N6852H, operated by Alta Aircraft, at Ogden, UT.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's improper decision to continue the approach and subsequent bounced landing, which resulted in the collapse of the nose gear.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X16708. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.