On April 29, 1996, a Cessna 152 (registration N6596P) was involved in an aviation accident near Chandler, AZ. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's misjudged flare, improper bounced landing recovery, and failure to maintain directional control. 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.
During a solo touch-and-go, the pilot bounced on landing, lost directional control, veered off the left side of the runway, struck several lights, and nosed over in a dirt area. The pilot had 17.2 total hours and 3.2 solo hours.
Accident Details
According to the pilot and the company's chief flight instructor, the accident occurred during the landing portion of the ninth solo touch-and-go. The pilot reported that the airplane bounced on the runway and he lost directional control. The airplane then veered off the left side of the runway, collided with several lights, entered a dirt area, and nosed over.
Pilot Experience
The pilot had accumulated 17.2 hours of total airplane flying experience and 3.2 hours of solo experience, all obtained during the preceding 90-day period.
Weather Conditions
The local wind was reported at 3 knots.