On August 12, 1997, a Cessna 152 (registration N757CS) was involved in an aviation accident near San Manuel, AZ. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's fatigue from improper rest the evening before the flight. 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.
A student pilot bounced the aircraft on landing, then attempted ground maneuvers instead of a go-around, resulting in loss of control and a nose-over with right wing damage.
Accident Details
During a landing attempt, the student pilot reported that the aircraft bounced upon touching down on the runway. Rather than initiating a go-around, she elected to continue by maneuvering the aircraft on the ground. While manipulating the flight controls, she subsequently lost control of the airplane. The aircraft then nosed over, sustaining damage to the right wing.
Pilot Background
According to the certified flight instructor (CFI), the student pilot reported that she had not slept well the night before the flight. She attributed her poor performance to being under stress due to an imminent departure on vacation.