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Aircraft Bounced During Landing and Sustained Wing Damage

Snohomish, WA, United States

On March 12, 2018, a CESSNA 152 NO SERIES operated by SNOHOMISH FLYING SERVICE INC was involved in an aviation accident near Snohomish, WA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s decision to land with a tailwind and in his failure to maintain pitch control of the airplane in gusting wind conditions. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 14 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

During a landing flare, an aircraft encountered a wind gust, pitched upward, and bounced twice before both wings struck the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wing spars.

Incident Overview and Sequence of Events The pilot reported that the aircraft encountered a wind gust during the landing flare, which caused the airplane to pitch upward. As the aircraft continued its landing sequence, it bounced twice. On each bounce, the airplane touched down on the nose landing gear. Following these bounces, both wings of the aircraft struck the ground. ## Damage and Environmental Conditions The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left and right wing spars. According to the pilot, the wind at the airport around the time of the accident was from 100° at 12 knots, gusting to 30 knots. The pilot landed on runway 33.

Contributing factors

PilotPitch control — Not attained/maintainedEffect on operation

Related events

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  • 20 Jul 2026 — CESSNA 152
  • 14 Jul 2026 — CESSNA 152
  • 16 Jun 2026 — CESSNA 152 (Southern Illinois Board of Trustees DBA)
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  • 21 Mar 2026 — CESSNA 152
  • 3 Mar 2026 — CESSNA 152 (Training Planes LLC)

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 12 Mar 2018 CESSNA 152 NO SERIES accident near Snohomish, WA?

During a landing flare, an aircraft encountered a wind gust, pitched upward, and bounced twice before both wings struck the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wing spars.

Were there any fatalities in the 12 Mar 2018 CESSNA 152 NO SERIES accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 12 Mar 2018 involved a CESSNA 152 NO SERIES, operated by SNOHOMISH FLYING SERVICE INC, at Snohomish, WA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s decision to land with a tailwind and in his failure to maintain pitch control of the airplane in gusting wind conditions.

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