Incident
On 19 June 1998 at 1600 hours UTC, a Reims Cessna F152 (registration G-BHIN) was operating a private cross-country flight from Coventry Airport to Derby Airfield. The pilot executed an approach and landing on Runway 23, which has a grass surface and a threshold displaced by 100 metres. Weather conditions were fine with a light southerly wind. The initial touchdown occurred before the displaced threshold and was made on the nosewheel. The aircraft then bounced. In response, the pilot lowered the nose again, resulting in a hard contact with the ground, at which point the nose landing gear collapsed.
Aircraft and Pilot Information
The aircraft was a Reims Cessna F152, manufactured in 1980, powered by a single Lycoming O-235-L2C piston engine. The pilot, aged 49, held a Private Pilot's Licence and had accumulated 67 total flying hours, with 19 hours on type. In the preceding 90 days, the pilot had flown 7 hours, and in the last 28 days, 4 hours. There were no passengers on board.
Damage
The collapse of the nose leg caused damage to the nose leg itself, the engine mount, cowlings, forward fuselage, propeller, and firewall. The engine also sustained a shock load. The aircraft was not stated to have been destroyed.
Aftermath
Fire services arrived at the scene and assisted the pilot in exiting the aircraft. The pilot sustained no injuries. No probable cause was provided in the official report.