On July 8, 1986, a Cessna 172K (registration N7456G) was involved in an aviation accident near Jobstown, NJ. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper execution of a go-around, which resulted in a stall due to failure to retract the flaps. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A student pilot and flight instructor sustained minor injuries when their aircraft stalled during a go-around on the third landing attempt at an airport.
What happened
The accident occurred while the aircraft was conducting its third landing attempt. The student pilot was controlling the aircraft and was high and fast on final approach. The certified flight instructor (CFI) allowed the landing to continue. On the last third of the runway, the CFI initiated a go-around. However, the flaps were not retracted during this maneuver. The aircraft cleared power lines but subsequently stalled and impacted the ground. The aircraft came to rest inverted.
The investigation
The aircraft was demolished upon impact. Both the CFI and the student pilot suffered minor injuries. No further mechanical examination details are provided in the source text.
Findings
Contributing factors included the student pilot being high and fast, the failure to retract flaps during the go-around, and the resulting stall. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
Probable cause
The pilot's improper execution of a go-around, which resulted in a stall due to failure to retract the flaps.
What happened in the 8 Jul 1986 Cessna 172K accident near Jobstown, NJ?
A student pilot and flight instructor sustained minor injuries when their aircraft stalled during a go-around on the third landing attempt at an airport.
Were there any fatalities in the 8 Jul 1986 Cessna 172K accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 8 Jul 1986 involved a Cessna 172K, registration N7456G, at Jobstown, NJ.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's improper execution of a go-around, which resulted in a stall due to failure to retract the flaps.
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