Casualties unknown

2005-08-22: Cessna 152 (N6741S) — Sanford, FL

Sanford, FL, US

On August 22, 2005, a Cessna 152 (registration N6741S) was involved in an aviation accident near Sanford, FL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's loss of aircraft control during the landing flare and touchdown resulting in the wing contacting the runway and the airplane nosing over. 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 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

During landing, a gust of wind caused a hard touchdown and bounce. The pilot's go-around attempt resulted in the left wing striking the ground and the aircraft flipping upside-down.

Incident Details

The pilot reported an uneventful approach for a full stop landing. On final, approximately 10 feet above the ground, with engine power reduced and the airplane in landing configuration, a gust of wind from the left pushed the airplane to the right. The right main tire touched down hard, followed by the left main tire. As the airplane bounced down the runway, the pilot initiated a go-around by adding full engine power and pitching the nose up. During this maneuver, the left wing struck the ground, causing the airplane to flip over and come to rest upside-down.

Pilot Statement

The pilot stated there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane or any of its systems prior to the accident.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20050916X01477. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.