Casualties unknown

2000-02-07: Cessna 152 (N69174) — First IN Flight Aviation — Louisburg, NC

Louisburg, NC, US

On February 7, 2000, a Cessna 152 (registration N69174) operated by First IN Flight Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Louisburg, NC. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The improper recovery from the bounced landing by the pilot-in-command for his failure to apply power and inadvertent stall by the pilot-in-command resulting in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the total lack of experience of the pilot-in-command. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 9 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

During a touch-and-go landing with flaps fully extended, the pilot flared too soon, causing the airplane to float. After touchdown and bounce, the student pilot applied aft elevator without power, resulting in a stall, hard impact left of runway centerline, and off-runway touchdown.

Accident Description

During the second touch-and-go landing, with the flaps fully extended, the pilot initiated a flare too early while over the runway threshold. This caused the airplane to float rather than settle onto the runway. The aircraft eventually touched down but immediately bounced back into the air. The student pilot then applied aft elevator control input but did not increase engine power. The airplane subsequently stalled, impacted the runway hard to the left of the runway centerline, bounced again, and finally came to rest after touching down off the left side of the runway.

Weather Information

An automated weather observation taken at the airport approximately 26 minutes after the accident reported wind from 280 degrees at 7 knots. No other weather conditions were specified in the source.

Pilot Actions

The student pilot, who was performing the touch-and-go landing, flared prematurely and failed to add power during the bounce recovery. The control input of aft elevator without power contributed to the aerodynamic stall.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X20532. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.