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Bounce Landing Results in Runway Excursion and Nose Over (N4950A)

Lincoln Park, NJ, US

On October 26, 1997, a Cessna 152 (registration N4950A) was involved in an aviation accident near Lincoln Park, NJ. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's improper flare during touchdown, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent encounter with terrain. 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

A pilot reported that during her fourth solo flight, the airplane bounced three times on landing, veered off the runway, and nosed over. No mechanical malfunction was noted.

Incident Summary

A pilot reported that during touchdown on runway 01, the airplane bounced three times. Following the third bounce, the front wheel became uncontrollable, causing the airplane to veer off the left side of the runway, strike the ground, and nose over.

Pilot Experience

According to an FAA inspector, this was the pilot's fourth solo flight. The pilot reported over 64 hours of total flight time, including 25 hours in the same make and model of aircraft.

Environmental and Mechanical Factors

The pilot stated that the winds were calm at the time of the incident and that there was no mechanical malfunction with the airplane.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 26 Oct 1997 Cessna 152 accident near Lincoln Park, NJ?

A pilot reported that during her fourth solo flight, the airplane bounced three times on landing, veered off the runway, and nosed over. No mechanical malfunction was noted.

Were there any fatalities in the 26 Oct 1997 Cessna 152 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 26 Oct 1997 involved a Cessna 152, registration N4950A, at Lincoln Park, NJ.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

the pilot's improper flare during touchdown, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent encounter with terrain.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001208X09040. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.