On August 18, 1999, a Cessna 152 (registration N869NE) was involved in an aviation accident near Omaha, NE. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the student pilot's improper use of elevator control during the landing roll. 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 practicing touch-and-go landings experienced a nose gear collapse after the airplane became airborne again and came down hard on the nosewheel.
Incident Overview
A student pilot was practicing touch-and-go landings when an incident occurred involving the nose gear. According to the pilot, the landing was normal. After touching down, the pilot pulled the yoke back to keep the nose wheel off the runway. The airplane then became airborne again and subsequently came down hard on the nosewheel. The impact caused the nose gear to collapse, and the airplane exited the runway.
Examination
A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no anomalies that could be associated with a preexisting condition. The pilot also reported no preexisting mechanical anomalies.