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Airplane Nose-Over on Landing at Private Grass Airstrip (N6182R)

Peru, IL, US

On August 9, 2001, a Cessna 152 (registration N6182R) operated by William Lugo was involved in an aviation accident near Peru, IL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Factors associated with the accident were improper touchdown point, rough terrain, and the nose gear collapse. 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.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot reported that during a third landing on a private grass airstrip, the airplane contacted a hump, became airborne, bounced twice, and the nose gear collapsed, leading to a nose-over after sliding about 200 feet.

Incident Overview

A single-engine airplane nosed over during landing at a private grass airstrip. The pilot had previously completed two full-stop landings and departed for a third. According to the pilot's report, on the third landing the wind had shifted to 210 degrees at approximately 3 knots, and the airplane touched down longer than in the previous landings.

Sequence of Events

As the airplane landed, it contacted a 'hump' in the runway surface. This caused the airplane to become airborne again. The pilot reported that the airplane then bounced twice before the nose gear collapsed. After the nose gear failure, the airplane slid for about 200 feet. The nose gear then dug into the ground, causing the airplane to nose over.

Conclusion

The pilot's account describes the chain of events leading to the nose-over, but no official determination of probable cause was provided in the source.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 9 Aug 2001 Cessna 152 accident near Peru, IL?

A pilot reported that during a third landing on a private grass airstrip, the airplane contacted a hump, became airborne, bounced twice, and the nose gear collapsed, leading to a nose-over after sliding about 200 feet.

Were there any fatalities in the 9 Aug 2001 Cessna 152 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 9 Aug 2001 involved a Cessna 152, registration N6182R, operated by William Lugo, at Peru, IL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Factors associated with the accident were improper touchdown point, rough terrain, and the nose gear collapse.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20010810X01661. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.