NONE · CESSNA 152 · 2016-04-30 · Palo Alto, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
GAA16CA209
Event ID
20160502X40721
Type
Accident
Date
2016-04-30
Location
Palo Alto, CA, USA
Coordinates
37.441944, -122.143058
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
152
Registration
N94565
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The student pilot's decision to takeoff in wind conditions that exceeded his certificated flight instructor's maximum wind endorsement, and the student pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the touchdown, resulting in abnormal runway contact, and substantial damage to the firewall.