Cessna 152, G-BXWC, 24 May 2007

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 December 2014

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 24 May 2007
• Aircraft type: Cessna 152
• Location: Stapleford Airfield, Essex
• Registration: G-BXWC

Cessna 152, G-BXWC

Summary:

Whilst landing, during a circuit flying detail, the aircraft bounced. On touching down for the third time, the nose landing gear collapsed. The pilot thought that the nosewheel may have struck a mound of earth on the runway, precipitating the first bounce.

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Published 10 December 2014