Casualties unknown

1996-03-07: Cessna 152 (N5531M) — Aerleon Flight School — Las Vegas, NV

Las Vegas, NV, US

On March 7, 1996, a Cessna 152 (registration N5531M) operated by Aerleon Flight School was involved in an aviation accident near Las Vegas, NV. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the student pilot's improper flare and improper recover from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the nose gear. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 9 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 experienced multiple bounces during a touch-and-go landing in calm wind, resulting in the collapse of the nose landing gear. The operator cited inadequate instruction and deviation from the training curriculum.

Accident Details

A student pilot was conducting touch-and-go landings in the traffic pattern after a practice area flight. Wind conditions were calm. During the landing flare, the airplane bounced. The student reported that after several successive bounces, the nose landing gear collapsed.

Circumstances

The accident occurred while the student pilot was performing routine training maneuvers. The operator later stated that the student's instructor had not followed the school's training curriculum and had provided inadequate instruction regarding recovery from difficulties during the landing phase of flight.

No other details about the aircraft, injuries, or damage extent were provided in the official source.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001208X05423. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.