Accident Details
On 13 June 2020, a Cessna 152 (registration SP-KCU) operated by an unnamed user was conducting solo circuit training at Pruszcz Gdański Airport (EPPR). The aircraft was flown by a student pilot.
Sequence of Events
The student pilot completed the first circuit and landing without incident. During the second circuit, the approach and landing were performed incorrectly. The student pilot did not execute the flare phase, resulting in a touchdown followed by a bounce to an altitude of approximately 1 meter. The aircraft then descended and made a hard three-point landing.
During the hard touchdown, the nose wheel separated, the nose gear fork fractured, and the propeller struck the runway surface, causing the engine to stop. The aircraft continued its ground roll on the main landing gear and lower engine cowling for about 50 meters before coming to a stop.
Findings
The student pilot exited the aircraft unaided and sustained no injuries. The flight instructor supervising the operation was positioned directly adjacent to the runway and observed the landing but did not intervene.
Probable Cause
The accident was attributed to an error in piloting technique: failure to perform the flare phase during landing, combined with an unskillful correction of the bounced landing.
Contributing Factors
Factors that contributed to the accident included the student pilot's limited experience (0 hours 30 minutes of solo flight time) and the lack of reaction from the supervising instructor to the developing situation.
Preventive Actions
Following the event, the aircraft operator discussed the incident with flight personnel, emphasizing the importance of attention distribution during circuit flight and proper correction of landing errors. No safety recommendations were specified.