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Hard Landing Results in Substantial Damage During Student Pilot's Approach (N752AA)

Maple Lake, MN, US

On April 16, 2002, a Cessna 152 (registration N752AA) was involved in an aviation accident near Maple Lake, MN. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's inadequate flare and compensation for the crosswind condition during landing. A factor to the accident was the crosswind condition. 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 student pilot reported windshear on final approach, leading to a hard landing with three bounces, nose gear failure, and substantial damage to the airplane.

Accident Details

The airplane experienced a hard landing, resulting in substantial damage. The incident occurred during a landing attempt on runway 10.

Pilot Report

The student pilot reported that while on approach to the runway, at approximately 50 feet above ground level (agl), the airplane encountered "windshear." The pilot described the sequence: "Main gear hit runway hard, plane bounced three times - third time in grass [left] of runway, nose gear failed, aircraft went up on nose, fell bank on main gear."

Wind Conditions

At the time of the accident, the wind was recorded as 180 degrees magnetic at 15 knots.

Aircraft Damage

Substantial damage was sustained to the airplane during the hard landing.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 16 Apr 2002 Cessna 152 accident near Maple Lake, MN?

A student pilot reported windshear on final approach, leading to a hard landing with three bounces, nose gear failure, and substantial damage to the airplane.

Were there any fatalities in the 16 Apr 2002 Cessna 152 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 16 Apr 2002 involved a Cessna 152, registration N752AA, at Maple Lake, MN.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The student pilot's inadequate flare and compensation for the crosswind condition during landing. A factor to the accident was the crosswind condition.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020426X00577. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.