Accident Overview
At 1015 UTC on 29 June 2011, a Cessna 152 (registration G-BNSM) sustained damage during a landing attempt at Bodmin Airfield in Cornwall. The aircraft, manufactured in 1981 and powered by a single Lycoming O-235-L2C piston engine, was being operated on a training flight with only the student pilot on board.
Pilot Information
The commander, a 40-year-old student pilot, held a student licence and had accumulated 43 hours of total flying experience, all on type. His recent flying activity included 6 hours in the last 90 days and 2 hours in the last 28 days. This was his second solo flight.
Sequence of Events
The student pilot was attempting to land on Runway 31. During the landing, the aircraft bounced and then touched down heavily. The impact caused the nose landing gear to collapse, resulting in damage to the nose gear, propeller, and left wingtip.
Injuries and Damage
No injuries were reported among the crew (the sole occupant). The aircraft sustained damage to the nose gear, propeller, and wingtip.
Pilot's Assessment
In his report, the student pilot considered that his lack of experience and the wind conditions may have been contributory factors to the accident.