On August 8, 2010, a CESSNA 152 operated by AHART AVIATION was involved in an aviation accident near Livermore, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during final approach, resulting in a hard landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A pilot reported wind shear on final approach led to a nose dive and hard landing, causing substantial damage to the airplane's firewall. No mechanical issues were noted.
Incident Overview
A pilot reported that after completing an uneventful cross-country flight, he returned to the airport to practice landings. The first two landings were normal and uneventful. During the final approach of the third landing, the airplane encountered wind shear. Despite the pilot's control inputs, the airplane entered a nose dive and impacted the runway. After impact, the airplane slid approximately 40 feet, resulting in substantial damage to the firewall.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated that no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine occurred prior to the accident. He also mentioned that the accident could have been prevented by using a higher than normal airspeed in gusty wind conditions.
Weather Conditions
The accident airport's weather observation system reported wind from 300 degrees at 12 knots at the time of the accident.
Contributing factors
Causes
PilotPerformance/control parameters — Not attained/maintained
What happened in the 8 Aug 2010 CESSNA 152 accident near Livermore, CA?
A pilot reported wind shear on final approach led to a nose dive and hard landing, causing substantial damage to the airplane's firewall. No mechanical issues were noted.
Were there any fatalities in the 8 Aug 2010 CESSNA 152 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 8 Aug 2010 involved a CESSNA 152, operated by AHART AVIATION, at Livermore, CA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during final approach, resulting in a hard landing.
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