# NTSB NYC00LA181: Cessna 152, N48858, Beverly, MA, July 3, 2000 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: July 3, 2000, 08:53 local (12:53 UTC) - Place: Beverly, MA - Location: 42.5841° N, 70.9161° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at BEVERLY RGNL (BVY), within about a mile (OpenAirDocs) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=42.5841&lon=-70.9161&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report March 2, 2001 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 49581 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC00LA181 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/49581/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA181 ## Probable cause The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a loss of control. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Hard landing, landing - flare/touchdown - flare - improper, pilot in command (cause) - Loss of control - on ground/water, landing - roll - In flight collision with terrain/water, landing - roll ## Analysis The pilot stated that he was concerned about landing on the touchdown zone, to exit at a particular taxiway. The nosewheel struck the ground first, and the airplane bounced twice. The nosewheel then collapsed, and the airplane veered off the left side of the runway. The pilot reported approximately 18 hours of total pilot in command experience; of which, approximately 16 hours were in the make and model airplane. ## Factual narrative On July 3, 2000, at 0853 Eastern Daylight Time, a Cessna 152, N48858, was substantially damaged while landing at Beverly Municipal Airport (BVY), Beverly, Massachusetts. The certificated private pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the local personal flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. According to the pilot's written statement, he departed BVY about 0800, and performed a series of touch-and-go(s). While on final approach to his last landing, he was worried about landing on the touchdown zone, and exiting the runway at taxiway "charlie". The nosewheel struck the ground first, and the airplane bounced twice. The nosewheel then collapsed, and the airplane veered off to the left side of the runway. It came to rest in the grass adjacent to the runway. The pilot reported a total flight experience of approximately 126 hours. Of his total experience, approximately 18 hours were as pilot in command; of which, 16 hours were pilot in command of the make and model accident airplane. He had flown approximately 3 hours within the 90 day period preceding the accident. Examination of the wreckage by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed substantial damage to the nose gear and firewall. The inspector did not find any pre-impact mechanical malfunctions, nor did the pilot report any. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N48858](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N48858-2011-08-30), registration cancelled 2011-08-30, S/N 15281007, built 1977 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Cessna 152 - Registry model: [Cessna 152](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-152) (registry code 2071835) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-235 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-235-series) (registry code 41505, 4 cycle) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 15281007 - Airframe hours: 10179 - Engines: Lycoming O-235 110 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: Beverly Flight Center - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: 100 hour, June 13, 2000, 70 hours before - Departed: BVY - Airport: BVY, Beverly Municipal Airport, runway 16, 4,634 × 100 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 63; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 126 total, 60 in this make and model, 18 as pilot in command, 3 in the last 90 days, 3 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 230° at 7 knots - Visibility: 6 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 73 °F, dew point 63 °F - Altimeter: 30.00 inHg - Observed at: BVY ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20000703043289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000703043289A), Jul 3, 2000: Cessna 152, Beverly, MA, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot misjudged the approach, strike the runway with nose wheel, bounced twice whereupon the nose wheel collapsed and veered off the runway onto the… From the NTSB's public API. 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