History of the Flight
On 28 July 2017, a Cessna 152, registration HK2703, operated by AEROANDES S.A., was scheduled for a solo training flight from Flaminio Suarez Camacho Airport (Guaymaral) in Cundinamarca, Colombia. The student pilot, who had 25 total flight hours, was in the Maniobras phase of training.
The student pilot completed pre-flight preparations and started the engine at approximately 07:30 local time. After taxiing, the pilot performed four touch-and-go landings on runway 11. Following the fourth touch-and-go, the pilot requested a full-stop landing. The control tower authorized the landing and reported a headwind of 7 to 9 knots.
During the landing, the aircraft touched down at the planned point but then bounced twice. The student did not attempt a go-around. The aircraft veered left, departed the runway, and nosed over, coming to rest inverted between taxiways C and D with a final heading of 301°. The student pilot sustained minor injuries and was assisted by airport emergency services. No fire occurred.
Injuries and Damage
The student pilot suffered minor injuries. No other injuries were reported. The aircraft sustained substantial damage, including damage to the nose gear strut, engine mount, propeller, wings, fuselage, and empennage. The engine experienced a sudden stoppage.
Meteorological and Operational Information
The weather at the time was not considered a contributing factor. The METAR indicated no significant wind and few clouds. The aircraft was properly maintained and had no known mechanical issues. Communications with the tower were normal throughout the flight.
Probable Cause
The investigation determined the probable cause of the accident was the lack of aircraft control during the flare maneuver, resulting in an irregular landing that produced several bounces and a subsequent loss of control.