On August 22, 2005, a Cessna 152 (registration N6741S) was involved in an aviation accident near Sanford, FL. No fatalities were reported. 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.
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.
What happened in the 22 Aug 2005 Cessna 152 accident near Sanford, FL?
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.
Were there any fatalities in the 22 Aug 2005 Cessna 152 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 22 Aug 2005 involved a Cessna 152, registration N6741S, at Sanford, FL.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
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.
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