On October 1, 2018, a Cessna 152 No Series operated by Training Planes LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Lakeland, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and the nose gear collapsing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During landing, an airplane touched down hard on the nose gear, bounced, then collapsed the nose gear upon second touchdown, causing substantial damage to the engine mounts. No preaccident mechanical failures were identified.
Event Description
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Inspector assigned to the event, the pilot reported that during landing, the airplane landed hard on the nose landing gear. This caused the airplane to bounce and briefly become airborne. After touching down again, the nose landing gear collapsed.
Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mounts as a result of the landing sequence.
Mechanical Condition
The inspector added that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Report Submission
The pilot did not submit the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form 6120.1.
What happened in the 1 Oct 2018 Cessna 152 No Series accident near Lakeland, FL?
During landing, an airplane touched down hard on the nose gear, bounced, then collapsed the nose gear upon second touchdown, causing substantial damage to the engine mounts. No preaccident mechanical failures were identified.
Were there any fatalities in the 1 Oct 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 1 Oct 2018 involved a Cessna 152 No Series, operated by Training Planes LLC, at Lakeland, FL.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and the nose gear collapsing.
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