N69120

Safety history

• August 16, 2001Accident

  The poor in-flight planning decision by the student pilot for his failure to turn around to avoid low ceilings resulting in a precautionary landing in a field. A contributing factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience.

  Cessna 152

  The poor in-flight planning decision by the student pilot for his failure to turn around to avoid low ceilings resulting in a precautionary landing in a field. A contributing factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience. Full accident record

• July 31, 1988Accident

  DURING A SOLO INSTRUCTIONAL FLIGHT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PRACTICING TOUCH AND GOS, THE STUDENT PILOT EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF CONTROL WHEN THE AIRCRAFT BOUNCED AFTER A HARD LANDING. THE PILOT FAILED TO PERFORM REMEDIAL ACTION AS THE AIRCRAFT CONTINUED TO PORPOISE DOWN THE RUNWAY, EVENTUALLY COLLAPSING THE NOSE GEAR AND SKIDDING TO A STOP.

  Cessna 152