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Student Pilot's Solo Landing Ends in Accident After Bounce and Stall (N46865)

Point Lookout, MO, US

On February 22, 1997, a Cessna 152 (registration N46865) was involved in an aviation accident near Point Lookout, MO. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the student pilot failed to maintain adequate airspeed and encountered a stall. The factors involved were raising the flaps was not performed, directional control was not maintained and recovery from bounced landing was improper. 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 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

During a student pilot's second solo landing, the airplane bounced, turned left, and after a steep climb with stall warning, rolled inverted and impacted terrain.

Accident Details

During a student pilot's second solo landing, the airplane bounced off the runway and began turning left. The student pilot applied full power but did not retract the flaps. The airplane then climbed steeply toward the left.

Sequence of Events

According to the student pilot, the stall warning was buzzing as the airplane continued to climb over a hangar below. Subsequently, the airplane rolled inverted and impacted the terrain.

The accident involved a single-engine airplane, but no further details about the aircraft type, registration, or location were provided in the source material.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 22 Feb 1997 Cessna 152 accident near Point Lookout, MO?

During a student pilot's second solo landing, the airplane bounced, turned left, and after a steep climb with stall warning, rolled inverted and impacted terrain.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 22 Feb 1997 involved a Cessna 152, registration N46865, at Point Lookout, MO.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

the student pilot failed to maintain adequate airspeed and encountered a stall. The factors involved were raising the flaps was not performed, directional control was not maintained and recovery from bounced landing was improper.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001208X07392. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.