# NTSB Accident GAA16CA398
> **CESSNA 152** · 2016-07-27 · Denton, TX, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** GAA16CA398
- **Event ID:** 20160728X74105
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2016-07-27
- **Location:** Denton, TX, USA
- **Coordinates:** 33.201389, -97.198059
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** CESSNA
- **Model:** 152
- **Registration:** N4702P
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The student pilot's improper approach descent rate and landing flare attitude, which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the nose landing gear.

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