Casualties unknown

1993-06-08: Cessna 152 (N64932) — Narragansett Acft Maint Inc. — Provincetown, MA

Provincetown, MA, US

On June 8, 1993, a Cessna 152 (registration N64932) operated by Narragansett Acft Maint Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Provincetown, MA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO RECOVER FROM A BOUNCED LANDING AND TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL WHICH RESULTED IN THE AIRPLANE NOSING OVER. IMPROPER LANDING FLARE IS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR. 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.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

A student pilot bounced and nosed over after touching down on runway 07 while on a cross-country flight. The pilot observed other aircraft landing and followed them, having heard a crosswind from left to right on AWOS.

Incident Summary

A student pilot experienced a loss of control during landing, resulting in the airplane nosing over after a bounce. The incident occurred during the second leg of a three-leg cross-country flight.

Sequence of Events

The student pilot attempted to contact the airport's UNICOM frequency but received no response. Observing other airplanes landing, the student decided to follow them and land on runway 07. Prior to landing, the pilot listened to the Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) and believed there was a crosswind from left to right.

During the landing, the airplane touched down on the main landing gear, then bounced into the air. Subsequently, the aircraft nosed over.

Aircraft and Pilot Information

The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, engine count, date, operator, location, or the number of occupants. The pilot was a student pilot on a solo cross-country flight. No injuries or fatalities are reported.

Meteorological Conditions

The pilot's interpretation of the AWOS indicated a crosswind from the left, but no further details about wind speed or other conditions are provided.

Damage

The source does not detail structural damage to the aircraft beyond the nosed-over event.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X12691. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.