No fatalities

Student Pilot Stalls During Go-Around Following High Flare (N3926U)

Apple Valley, CA, US

On September 11, 1985, a Cessna 150E (registration N3926U) operated by Midfield Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Apple Valley, CA. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 5 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A solo student pilot practicing stop-and-go landings flared too high, lost directional control, and stalled during a go-around. The aircraft bounced, left wing struck the runway, and the plane came to rest off the runway.

Accident Details

A solo student pilot was practicing stop-and-go takeoffs and landings. On the second landing, the pilot flared too high and subsequently lost directional control. The pilot then applied power to execute a go-around. During the go-around, the nose pitched up and the aircraft stalled.

The aircraft contacted the ground on its main wheels and bounced. During the bounce, the left wing contacted the runway, causing the aircraft to exit the runway environment. The aircraft came to rest right side up on the left side of the runway in the dirt.

Environmental Conditions

The winds were calm at the time of the accident.

Pilot Information

The student pilot had accumulated 24.8 total flight hours in the accident aircraft make and model, of which 1.7 hours were obtained as pilot-in-command.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 11 Sept 1985 Cessna 150E accident near Apple Valley, CA?

A solo student pilot practicing stop-and-go landings flared too high, lost directional control, and stalled during a go-around. The aircraft bounced, left wing struck the runway, and the plane came to rest off the runway.

Were there any fatalities in the 11 Sept 1985 Cessna 150E accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 11 Sept 1985 involved a Cessna 150E, registration N3926U, operated by Midfield Aviation, at Apple Valley, CA.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X37816. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.