On September 18, 2006, a Cessna 152 (registration N24403) operated by Kemper Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Lantana, FL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's improper handling of the aircraft during the landing flare, which resulted in a bounced and hard landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 10 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A student pilot experienced a hard landing after bouncing on the runway during a practice approach, with no mechanical issues reported.
What happened
The accident occurred while a student pilot was conducting flight training maneuvers. Specifically, the pilot was in the process of executing her fourth practice landing attempt at the time of the incident. As the aircraft approached the runway threshold, it bounced upon initial contact before settling back onto the pavement with significant force, resulting in a hard landing.
At the time of the event, wind conditions were reported to be from approximately 110 degrees at a speed of about 8 knots. There were no indications of any flight control or system anomalies or malfunctions prior to or during the landing sequence.
Probable cause
The student pilot's improper handling of the aircraft during the landing flare, which resulted in a bounced and hard landing.