| Crash location | 25.645277°N, 80.432778°W
Reported location is a long distance from the NTSB's reported nearest city. This often means that the location has a typo, or is incorrect. |
| Nearest city | Miami, FL
25.774266°N, 80.193659°W 17.3 miles away |
| Tail number | N94939 |
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| Accident date | 21 Aug 2016 |
| Aircraft type | Cessna 152 |
| Additional details: | None |
The pilot reported that he flew a straight in approach and opted to use 20 degrees of flaps for the crosswind landing. The pilot further reported that upon touchdown the airplane bounced twice and the nose landing gear collapsed.
A post-accident examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the firewall.
The pilot reported that there were no pre impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot's improper pitch control during landing, which resulted in a bounced landing, and a nose landing gear collapse.