Accident Details
On 14 August 2012 at 1405 UTC, a Cessna 152 (registration G-BNAJ) was involved in an accident during a practice circuit at Shoreham Airport, West Sussex. The pilot, the sole occupant, was conducting circuits and reported the wind as 180° at 6 knots.
Sequence of Events
During the first approach to Runway 20, the pilot noted that he was a "little fast" and touched down "slightly" hard, causing the aircraft to bounce back into the air. The second and final approach was also fast. Upon touchdown, the nose landing gear collapsed. As it collapsed, the nosewheel and nosewheel leg separated from the aircraft. The propeller struck the ground and sustained damage. The aircraft slid and veered to the left, with the lower surface of the nose also damaged, before coming to a stop at the edge of the paved runway.
Aircraft and Pilot Information
The aircraft was a 1979 Cessna 152 (serial number 152-82527) powered by a single Lycoming O-235-L2C piston engine. The pilot, aged 62 years, held a Private Pilot's Licence and had a total flying experience of 99 hours, including 6 hours on type. In the preceding 90 days, he had flown 7 hours, with 5 hours in the last 28 days.
Damage
The aircraft sustained damage to the nosewheel assembly, the nose section, the propeller, and the radio antenna. The pilot was not injured.