No fatalities

Cessna 152 No Series accident at WILLOUGHBY, OH, 24 Aug 2020

WILLOUGHBY, OH, United States

On August 24, 2020, a Cessna 152 No Series operated by Haverlock Aircraft LLC was involved in an aviation accident near WILLOUGHBY, OH. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot’s improper landing flare that resulted in a porpoise and collapsed nose landing gear. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The student pilot’s improper landing flare that resulted in a porpoise and collapsed nose landing gear.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Landing flare — Not attained/maintainedStudent/instructed pilot

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 24 Aug 2020 Cessna 152 No Series accident near WILLOUGHBY, OH?

The student pilot’s improper landing flare that resulted in a porpoise and collapsed nose landing gear.

Were there any fatalities in the 24 Aug 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 24 Aug 2020 involved a Cessna 152 No Series, operated by Haverlock Aircraft LLC, at WILLOUGHBY, OH.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The student pilot’s improper landing flare that resulted in a porpoise and collapsed nose landing gear.