On February 28, 2020, a Cessna 152 No Series was involved in an aviation accident near Tampa, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's improper landing flare and failure to conduct a go-around, which resulted in a bounced landing and the nosewheel collapsing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During her first solo flight, a student pilot experienced multiple landing bounces, leading to nose wheel collapse and left wing ground contact, resulting in substantial damage to the engine mount and left wing.
Accident Overview
A student pilot conducting her first solo flight was involved in an accident during landing. The landing sequence involved multiple bounces, which ultimately caused structural damage to the airplane.
Sequence of Events
The student pilot executed a landing that resulted in a bounce, during which the stall horn sounded. The airplane then bounced three additional times. On the final bounce, the nose wheel collapsed, and the left wing made contact with the ground. This contact caused substantial damage to the engine mount and the left wing.
Pilot Statement
The student pilot reported that there were no mechanical deficiencies that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane or its engine prior to the accident. She also stated that the accident could have been prevented if she had executed a go-around.
Contributing factors
Student/instructed pilotPilotLanding flare — Not attained/maintained
What happened in the 28 Feb 2020 Cessna 152 No Series accident near Tampa, FL?
During her first solo flight, a student pilot experienced multiple landing bounces, leading to nose wheel collapse and left wing ground contact, resulting in substantial damage to the engine mount and left wing.
Were there any fatalities in the 28 Feb 2020 Cessna 152 No Series accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 28 Feb 2020 involved a Cessna 152 No Series, at Tampa, FL.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The student pilot's improper landing flare and failure to conduct a go-around, which resulted in a bounced landing and the nosewheel collapsing.
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