On 21 Aug 2016, a CESSNA 152 NO SERIES was involved in an aviation accident near Miami, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper pitch control during landing, which resulted in a bounced landing, and a nose landing gear collapse. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A pilot reported a bounced landing with 20 degrees of flaps in crosswind conditions, leading to a nose landing gear collapse and substantial damage to the firewall.
Event Description
A pilot executed a straight-in approach for landing, selecting 20 degrees of flaps to accommodate crosswind conditions. Upon touchdown, the aircraft bounced twice before the nose landing gear collapsed. The pilot was the sole occupant and reported no injuries.
Aircraft Examination
A post-accident inspection of the aircraft revealed substantial damage to the firewall. No other structural or system anomalies were noted during the examination.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated that there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. The approach and landing configuration were as intended for the crosswind conditions.
Contributing factors
Pitch control — Not attained/maintainedLanding flare — Not attained/maintainedPilot