Probable cause
The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and the nose gear collapsing.
NTSB analysis
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.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for GAA19CA025 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Oct 1, 2018
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Lakeland, Florida
- Nearest airport
- Lakeland Linder Rgnl (LAL)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna 152
- N-number
- N24752
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1977
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Instructional
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.