CESSNA 152 near Shirley, NY — 2015-02-07
- Date
- 2015-02-07
- Location
- Shirley, NY, USA
- Airport
- HWV
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 152
- Registration
- N5416B
- Category
- Airplane
- Highest injury
- None
- Fatalities
- 0
Probable cause
The student pilot's initiation of the flare while too high above the runway, resulting in an aerodynamic stall, hard landing, and loss of directional control.
NTSB narrative
According to the student pilot, he was performing takeoffs and landings in the local traffic pattern. While on short final, he flared too high, the airplane stalled, then landed hard and bounced. He attempted a go-around; however, the airplane veered to the left and struck a show bank. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector reported that the left wing and engine firewall sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane at the time of the accident.
NTSB coding
Evidence available
- Photos
- 5 docket documents
Docket documents5
- Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1form
- Record of Conversation – Ferarra (FAA Inspector Statement)interview
- Memo for Record – Shirley, NY Weather (METARS)other
- Photo 1 – Front View of Aircraft (Photo Courtesy of Operator)photos
- Photo 2 – Left Wing Damage (Photo Courtesy of Operator)photos
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