Accident Overview
A student pilot performing his first solo cross-country flight in a Cessna 152 experienced a landing accident. While landing on a 7,314-foot-long, 100-foot-wide asphalt runway, the aircraft bounced, veered left, and exited the runway surface. The airplane then nosed over, resulting in substantial damage. The student pilot reported no mechanical problems with the aircraft.
Aircraft Information
The accident aircraft was a Cessna 152, a two-seat, single-engine training airplane. The runway involved was 7,314 feet long and 100 feet wide, constructed of asphalt. The extent of damage was described as substantial, with the nose-over causing structural harm to the airframe.
Pilot Information
The pilot was a student pilot with a total of 28 hours of flight experience. Of these, 0.7 hours were logged as pilot-in-command. All of his training and experience had been accumulated in Cessna 152 aircraft. This flight was his first solo cross-country journey.
Accident Sequence
During the landing phase, the airplane bounced upon touchdown. Following the bounce, the aircraft departed the left side of the runway. Subsequently, the airplane nosed over. The student pilot did not indicate any system failures or anomalies leading up to the event.