# NTSB Accident WPR09CA430
> **CESSNA 152** · 2009-08-31 · Merced, CA, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** WPR09CA430
- **Event ID:** 20090901X14616
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2009-08-31
- **Location:** Merced, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 37.380554, -120.568054
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 152
- **Registration:** N5155B
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear strut.

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