ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 355088
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| Date: | Sunday 26 October 1997 |
| Time: | 12:45 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 152 |
| Owner/operator: | Jean Aire Ltd |
| Registration: | N4950A |
| MSN: | A1520910 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1850 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Lincoln Park, NJ -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | (N07) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that during touchdown on runway 01, the airplane bounced three times. She said after the third bounce, the front wheel was uncontrollable, and the airplane veered off the left side of the runway, struck the ground, and nosed over. According to an FAA Inspector, this was the pilot's fourth solo flight. The pilot reported over 64 hours of total flight time, including 25 hours in make and model. She also reported that the winds were calm, and there was no mechanical malfunction.
Probable Cause: the pilot's improper flare during touchdown, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent encounter with terrain.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB IAD98LA008
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2024 07:48 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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