Reims Cessna F152, G-BIUM, 16 November 2007

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

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 16 November 2007
• Aircraft type: Reims Cessna F152
• Location: Netherthorpe, South Yorks
• Registration: G-BIUM

Reims Cessna F152, G-BIUM

Summary:

After completing an approach to Runway 24, the aircraft ‘ballooned’ during the flare and the pilot, a solo student, initiated a go-around. After applying full power, he inadvertently fully retracted the flaps instead of the intended reduction of 10º. The aircraft descended rapidly, landing on its nose wheel, damaging the nose landing gear leg and the engine bulkhead.

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Published 10 December 2014