AAIB Bulletin No: 12/2003
Cessna 152 Aerobat · Service Bulletins
Overview
This document is an AAIB (Air Accidents Investigation Branch) bulletin detailing an incident involving a Cessna A152 Aerobat. It provides a report on an accident that occurred during a training flight, highlighting the circumstances leading to the incident, the pilot's experience, and the resulting damage to the aircraft. The bulletin serves as a reference for pilots and aviation enthusiasts to understand the factors that contributed to the accident and the importance of proper landing techniques. It emphasizes the need for thorough training and awareness of flight dynamics during landing procedures.
- Aircraft Model: Cessna A152 Aerobat
- Engine Type: 1 Lycoming O-235-L2C
- Incident Date: 14 July 2003
- Pilot Experience: 59 total hours, all on type
- Damage: Nose gear collapsed, propeller bent
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Originally published by assets.publishing.service.gov.uk. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
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- Service Bulletins
- Year
- 2003
- Pages
- 1
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- 74 KB
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In this document
Aircraft Details
The aircraft involved in the incident is a Cessna A152 Aerobat, registered as G-BOYB. It is powered by a single Lycoming O-235-L2C piston engine and was manufactured in 1980.
Incident Overview
The incident occurred on July 14, 2003, during a local solo training flight. The student pilot experienced difficulties during landing, leading to a series of bounces and ultimately a collapse of the nose gear upon landing.
Pilot Experience
The pilot was a student with a total of 59 flying hours, all on type, and had logged 14 hours in the last 90 days and 13 hours in the last 28 days.
Flight Conditions
The flight took place with surface winds from 120° at 12 knots. The pilot reported a steep approach and attempted to correct by applying power.
Damage Assessment
The nature of the damage included a collapsed nose gear, a bent propeller, and shock loading to the engine. The pilot sustained minor injuries.
Safety notes
- Proper landing techniques are critical to prevent accidents.
- Pilots should be aware of their approach angles and landing dynamics.
Full document text
1 Cessna A152 Aerobat, G-BOYB AAIB Bulletin No: 12/2003 Ref: EW/G2003/07/18 Category: 1.3 Aircraft Type and Registration: Cessna A152 Aerobat, G- BOYB No & Type of Engines: 1 Lycoming O-235-L2C piston engine Year of Manufacture: 1980 Date & Time (UTC): 14 July 2003 at 1505 hrs Location: Sywell Aerodrome, Northamptonshire Type of Flight: Training Persons on Board: Crew - 1 Passengers - None Injuries: Crew - 1 (Minor) Passengers - N/A Nature of Damage: Nose gear collapsed, propeller bent and engine shock loaded Commander's Licence: Student Pilot Commander's Age: 38 years Commander's Flying Experience: 59 hours (of which all were on type) Last 90 days - 14 hours Last 28 days - 13 hours Information Source: Aircraft Accident Report Form submitted by the pilot History of the flight The student pilot was on a local solo training flight. On his return to the aerodrome he lined up for an approach to Runway 07 (grass). The surface wind was from 120° at 12 kt. The pilot reported that his approach was too steep and that he subsequently began the flare too high above the runway. He then applied power to prevent a stall and pushed forwards on the control yoke. An instructor saw the aircraft land heavily on its main wheels and then bounce up approximately 2 to 3 feet. On the second touchdown the aircraft hit the runway nose wheel first followed by the main wheels and then bounced again to a height of approximately 6 to 7 feet. On the third touchdown the aircraft hit nose wheel first again, followed by the main wheels and bounced up to approximately 10 feet. The instructor then reported seeing the aircraft descending in a steep nose down attitude and landing on its nose wheel at which point the nose gear collapsed. The aircraft skidded to a stop resting on its nose. The student pilot suffered minor grazing to one leg and to his shoulder but he exited the aircraft through the left door without difficulty.