On July 19, 2008, a Cessna 152 operated by Riverside Flight Center Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Mc Alester, OK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During a solo cross-country instructional flight, the airplane impacted the runway nose-low, porpoised, and the nose landing gear collapsed during recovery. The student pilot was not injured.
Accident Summary
A student pilot conducting a solo cross-country instructional flight experienced a landing accident. The airplane touched down with a nose-low attitude, resulting in a hard impact with the runway. The aircraft subsequently began to porpoise, oscillating in a series of bounces. The student pilot attempted to recover from the bounced landing by applying control inputs to stabilize the airplane. During this recovery effort, the nose landing gear collapsed, causing the airplane to settle onto the runway and come to a stop.
Aircraft Examination
Post-accident inspection of the airplane revealed that the firewall was buckled. No other damage was specified.
Occupant Information
The student pilot, who was the sole occupant of the airplane, was not injured in the accident.
What happened in the 19 Jul 2008 Cessna 152 accident near Mc Alester, OK?
During a solo cross-country instructional flight, the airplane impacted the runway nose-low, porpoised, and the nose landing gear collapsed during recovery. The student pilot was not injured.
Were there any fatalities in the 19 Jul 2008 Cessna 152 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 19 Jul 2008 involved a Cessna 152, operated by Riverside Flight Center Inc., at Mc Alester, OK.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The student pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
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