Casualties unknown

1999-09-13: Cessna 152 (N5337L) — Sanford, ME

Sanford, ME, US

On September 13, 1999, a Cessna 152 (registration N5337L) was involved in an aviation accident near Sanford, ME. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Improper recovery from a 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.

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A pilot experienced a gust of wind from the right during landing, causing multiple bounces. On the third bounce, the nose wheel collapsed. Winds ten minutes later were reported as 150° magnetic at 7 knots.

Incident Summary

During an approach to land with a head wind, the pilot reported that the approach was normal and airspeed was 'good.' Just before touchdown, a gust of wind from the right lifted the airplane. The airplane began to bounce, and on the third bounce, the nose wheel collapsed. Approximately 10 minutes after the accident, winds were reported as 150 degrees magnetic at 7 knots.

Sequence of Events

The pilot was executing an approach to land with a head wind, describing the approach as normal and the airspeed as 'good.' As the airplane neared touchdown, a gust of wind from the right lifted the airplane. This caused the aircraft to start bouncing. After the third bounce, the nose wheel collapsed.

Wind Conditions

Winds recorded approximately 10 minutes following the accident were from 150 degrees magnetic at 7 knots.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X19864. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.