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N918U accident description

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Crash location 41.453611°N, 87.006944°W
Nearest city Valparaiso, IN
41.473095°N, 87.061141°W
3.1 miles away
Tail number N918U
Accident date 23 Mar 2016
Aircraft type Cessna 152
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The solo student pilot reported that during the landing flare the airplane ballooned, and upon touchdown the nose gear touched down first. He further reported that the airplane porpoised. Subsequently, the nose landing gear collapsed and the airplane skidded to a stop on the runway, which resulted in substantial damage to the firewall.

According to the student pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing flare, which resulted in a porpoise and substantial damage to the firewall.

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