AAIB investigation to Cessna 152, G-BIDH Correction

Bounce on touchdown, nose landing gear collapse, Beverly (Linley Hill) Aerodrome, 11 April 2014.

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
11 April 2014
Aircraft type:
Cessna 152
Location:
Beverley (Linley Hill) Aerodrome, Yorkshire
Registration:
G-BIDH

Summary:

During a solo circuit the student pilot made an approach and was observed to flare the aircraft high. The aircraft descended and bounced on touchdown. The nose then dropped and the nose landing gear collapsed on impact with the ground. The aircraft came to a stop resting on the underside of the engine cowl, having sustained damage to the airframe, propeller and nose landing gear. The pilot was uninjured and vacated the aircraft without further incident. The accident was caused by mishandling after the bounce on touchdown.

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Cessna 152 G-BIDH Correction 08-14.pdf (160.16 kb)

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