Casualties unknown

1993-05-01: Cessna 152 (N49394) — Collegiate Flying Club, Inc. — Turner Falls, MA

Turner Falls, MA, US

On May 1, 1993, a Cessna 152 (registration N49394) operated by Collegiate Flying Club, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Turner Falls, MA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FLARE AND IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING. 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 landing, the airplane became airborne again, bounced several times, and impacted the runway in a nose-down attitude. The pilot reported no anomalies and winds gusting 5-8 knots.

Incident Overview

During the landing procedure, the airplane unexpectedly became airborne again after initial touchdown. It subsequently bounced several times before finally impacting the runway in a nose-down attitude. The sequence of events occurred as the aircraft was attempting to land.

Pilot Report

The pilot reported that there were no airframe or engine anomalies before the landing. According to the pilot, the aircraft systems were functioning normally up to the point of the landing attempt. No mechanical issues were identified.

Weather Observations

The pilot reported that the winds were from 260 degrees at 2 to 3 knots, but were gusting 5 to 8 knots. Additionally, about 20 miles north at Springfield, Massachusetts, the wind was recorded as being from 010 degrees at 10 knots. The wind conditions at the landing site differed significantly from those observed at Springfield.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X12297. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.