Lakeland, FL, USA
N24752
Cessna 152
According to a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, the pilot reported that, during landing, the airplane landed hard on the nose landing gear (NLG) and then bounced. After the airplane touched down again, the NLG collapsed. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mounts. The inspector reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Inspector assigned to the event, the pilot reported that, during landing, the airplane landed hard on the nose landing gear, bounced, briefly became airborne and after touching down again, the nose landing gear collapse. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mounts The inspector added that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot did not submit the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form 6120.1.
The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and the nose gear collapsing.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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