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Student Pilot Loses Control After Bounced Landing, Nose Gear Collapses (N49053)

Mcalester, OK, US

On January 24, 2007, a Cessna 152 (registration N49053) operated by Riverside Flight Center was involved in an aviation accident near Mcalester, OK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in the collapse of the nose landing gear. 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 with 62 hours experienced a bounced landing on Runway 01, leading to a nose-low impact and collapse of the nose landing gear. The aircraft sustained structural damage to the engine firewall. Weather conditions were clear with light wind.

Accident Details

The accident involved a single-engine airplane during a landing attempt on Runway 01. The student pilot had accumulated 62 hours of flight time. Runway 01 was a dry asphalt surface measuring 5,602 feet in length and 100 feet in width.

Sequence of Events

The pilot reported making a normal approach for landing. During the initial touchdown, the airplane contacted the runway on all three wheels. Subsequently, the aircraft entered a balloon, rising off the runway. On the second touchdown, the airplane impacted the runway in a nose-low attitude. The pilot was unable to recover from the bounced landing and lost control of the aircraft during the landing.

Damage

The nose landing gear assembly collapsed upon impact. The engine firewall sustained structural damage as a result of the incident.

Weather

At the time of the accident, weather conditions were reported as clear skies with 10 miles of visibility. Wind was from 310 degrees at 6 knots. The altimeter setting was 30.34 inches of Mercury.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 24 Jan 2007 Cessna 152 accident near Mcalester, OK?

A student pilot with 62 hours experienced a bounced landing on Runway 01, leading to a nose-low impact and collapse of the nose landing gear. The aircraft sustained structural damage to the engine firewall. Weather conditions were clear with light wind.

Were there any fatalities in the 24 Jan 2007 Cessna 152 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 24 Jan 2007 involved a Cessna 152, registration N49053, operated by Riverside Flight Center, at Mcalester, OK.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in the collapse of the nose landing gear.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20070213X00179. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.