Aviation Accident Summary LAX90LA239

UPLAND, CA, USA

Aircraft #1

N89756

CESSNA 152

Analysis

DURING THE STUDENT PILOT'S THIRD SOLO LANDING HE FAILED TO FLARE FOR TOUCHDOWN. THE AIRCRAFT PORPOISED AND IMPACTED THE RUNWAY ON THE NOSE LANDING GEAR. THE IMPACT COLLAPSED THE NOSE GEAR.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE STUDENT PILOT NOT FLARING FOR THE TOUCHDOWN.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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