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Student Pilot Stalls During Soft Field Landing Practice, Nose Gear Collapses (N757MJ)

Bloomington, IL, US

On March 22, 1999, a Cessna 152 (registration N757MJ) was involved in an aviation accident near Bloomington, IL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's misjudged flare and inadvertent stall during landing. A factor was the pilot's inadequate remedial action. 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 student pilot practicing soft field landings stalled the airplane during an aborted landing, causing the left wing to strike the ground and the nose gear to collapse.

Accident Sequence

A student pilot was practicing soft field landing techniques on runway 29. The runway is 6,500 feet long and 150 feet wide, with a dry concrete surface. During the approach, the pilot flared the airplane too high. To recover, he increased power, but the airplane banked to the left. The pilot then landed hard on the left tire and applied full power to abort the landing. At that time, the flaps were extended to 30 degrees. Subsequently, the airplane stalled. The left wing struck the ground, the nose gear collapsed, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane came to rest in an inverted attitude.

Postaccident Examination

A postaccident inspection of the airplane revealed no preexisting mechanical anomalies.

Loss of control in flightAerodynamic stall

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 22 Mar 1999 Cessna 152 accident near Bloomington, IL?

A student pilot practicing soft field landings stalled the airplane during an aborted landing, causing the left wing to strike the ground and the nose gear to collapse.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 22 Mar 1999 involved a Cessna 152, registration N757MJ, at Bloomington, IL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's misjudged flare and inadvertent stall during landing. A factor was the pilot's inadequate remedial action.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001205X00290. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.