Introduction
An aircraft accident occurred during a landing attempt. A witness observed the sequence of events leading to a collision with the ground.
Witness Account
The witness stated that on initial touchdown, the aircraft bounced 10 to 15 feet into the air. At that time, the witness heard the engine power increase. The aircraft then turned in a westerly direction at a steep angle of attack. The witness reported that the aircraft was approximately 200 to 250 feet above the ground when it stalled and entered a half-turn spin before colliding with the ground.
Pilot Information
The pilot was the holder of a foreign pilot certificate and did not hold United States pilot or medical certificates. According to the pilot's logbook, as of July 22, 1999, he had accumulated 53.5 hours of flight time. This included 51.1 hours in Cessna 150/152 aircraft and 2.4 hours in Cessna 172 aircraft. No logbook entries were made after July 22, 1999.
Aircraft Purchase
Documents found within the aircraft indicated that the pilot purchased the aircraft on September 17, 1999.
Aircraft Condition
No preexisting anomalies were detected with respect to the aircraft, engine, or systems.