Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 152 near Pottstown, PA — 2025-08-08

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Date
2025-08-08
Location
Pottstown, PA, USA
Airport
PTW
Aircraft
CESSNA 152
Registration
N69200
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the engine mounts.

NTSB narrative

The private pilot reported that the airplane was flown at a relatively high speed during final approach with flaps set to 10 degrees. Upon touchdown, the airplane bounced and porpoised, resulting in a nose landing gear collapse. The airplane’s engine mounts were substantially damaged during the accident sequence. The pilot reported that there were no pre-accident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

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