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Pilot's Early Flare Leads to Bounced Landing and Runway Excursion on Runway 22 (N135GB)

Easton, MD, US

On May 10, 2001, a Cessna 152 (registration N135GB) operated by Brett Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Easton, MD. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper landing flare. A factor was the crosswind. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 11 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

Following a bounced landing on runway 22, an airplane impacted the runway and exited the left side after the pilot flared early to compensate for crosswind conditions. The aircraft had entered the pattern with extra airspeed. Runway 15/33 was closed due to construction.

Accident Summary

The pilot of an airplane entered the traffic pattern for runway 22 and deliberately maintained extra airspeed to compensate for a crosswind. According to the pilot's account, he flared early during the landing approach to prevent the airplane from being blown off the runway. The airplane subsequently bounced twice before impacting the runway and continuing off the left side of the runway.

Environmental Conditions

Around the time of the accident, winds reported at an Air Force base located 34 miles northeast of the airport were from 320 degrees at 8 knots. Runway 15/33 at the airport was closed due to construction, leaving runway 22 as the active runway for landing.

Sequence of Events

After entering the traffic pattern for runway 22, the pilot maintained a higher-than-normal airspeed to counter the crosswind. During the flare, the airplane bounced twice, then contacted the runway and departed the left side. The extent of damage to the airplane and any injuries are not detailed in the available information.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 May 2001 Cessna 152 accident near Easton, MD?

Following a bounced landing on runway 22, an airplane impacted the runway and exited the left side after the pilot flared early to compensate for crosswind conditions. The aircraft had entered the pattern with extra airspeed. Runway 15/33 was closed due to construction.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 May 2001 involved a Cessna 152, registration N135GB, operated by Brett Aviation, at Easton, MD.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's improper landing flare. A factor was the crosswind.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20010518X00952. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.