CESSNA 152 near FARMINGDALE, NJ — 2015-04-06

Probable cause

The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent hard landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated in a document to the Federal Aviation Administration aviation safety inspector that he flared too high, the airplane landed hard, and started to porpoise. On the third porpoise the airplane subsequently nosed over, which resulted in substantial damage to the firewall. After multiple requests, the pilot did not return the National Transportation Safety Board Form 6120.1 Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report as requested.

NTSB coding

• Hard landing · Landing-flare/touchdown

Evidence available

• Photos
• 4 docket documents

Docket documents4

• Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1form
• Pilot Statement (courtesy of the FAA)interview
• Photo 1 – View of firewall damage (photo courtesy of the FAA)photos
• Photo 2 – View from front of airplane (photo courtesy of the FAA)photos

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