Casualties unknown

2006-01-24: Cessna 152 (N89723) — Lantana, FL

Lantana, FL, US

On January 24, 2006, a Cessna 152 (registration N89723) was involved in an aviation accident near Lantana, FL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's improper flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in the nosegear collapsing, the airplane veering off the runway, and 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 a solo flight, a student pilot experienced multiple bounces on landing, after which the nosewheel collapsed and the airplane flipped onto its back.

Incident Details

A student pilot was conducting a solo flight and had completed two landings without incident. During the third landing, the airplane bounced upon touchdown. The pilot applied back pressure in an attempt to recover, but the airplane bounced again, harder than the first time. A third bounce followed, after which the nosewheel collapsed.

Sequence of Events

According to the pilot, following the third bounce, the airplane veered to the left, entered a sandy area, and flipped over onto its back before coming to a halt. The pilot provided this account after the incident.

No additional details about the aircraft type, registration, location, or time of day were specified in the source materials.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20060131X00136. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.