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Student Pilot's Third Solo Landing Ends with Nose Gear Separation and Nose-Over (N4850B)

Slidell, LA, US

On May 22, 1999, a Cessna 152 (registration N4850B) was involved in an aviation accident near Slidell, LA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's delayed landing flare and her subsequent improper recovery technique following the bounced landing. 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 her third solo landing, a student pilot's nose wheel struck the runway first, causing porpoising. The nose landing gear separated, and the airplane exited the runway and nosed over.

Accident Details

A student pilot was performing her third solo landing when the event occurred. The airplane's nose wheel contacted the runway surface first, leading to a series of approximately four porpoising oscillations. The nose landing gear subsequently separated from the airframe. The airplane then exited the runway to the left of the centerline and nosed over.

Pilot Report

The student pilot reported that at the time of the accident, the winds were calm and visibility was greater than 10 miles.

Aircraft Information

No specific aircraft type, registration, or operator information was provided in the source.

Injuries and Damage

The extent of injuries, if any, and the details of damage other than the nose landing gear separation and nose-over are not specified.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 22 May 1999 Cessna 152 accident near Slidell, LA?

During her third solo landing, a student pilot's nose wheel struck the runway first, causing porpoising. The nose landing gear separated, and the airplane exited the runway and nosed over.

Were there any fatalities in the 22 May 1999 Cessna 152 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 22 May 1999 involved a Cessna 152, registration N4850B, at Slidell, LA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The student pilot's delayed landing flare and her subsequent improper recovery technique following the bounced landing.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X18778. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.