On September 21, 1993, a Cessna 152 (registration N757MT) operated by Beene, Charles W. was involved in an aviation accident near Kokomo, IN. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's improper execution of a go-around during the flare phase, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with the runway. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A student pilot conducting touch-and-go landings lost control of the aircraft during a go-around maneuver, resulting in an impact with the runway surface.
What happened
The incident involved a student pilot operating an aircraft during his second solo flight. The primary objective of this training session was to practice touch-and-go landings. During one such landing attempt, the pilot initiated the flare phase. At this point, the airplane ballooned upward instead of settling onto the runway. In response to this situation, the pilot decided to execute a go-around procedure.
To initiate the climb, the pilot added power and retracted the flaps. However, as the aircraft began to descend shortly after these inputs, the pilot pulled back on the control yoke. This action caused the airplane to depart controlled flight. The aircraft subsequently impacted the runway surface.
Probable cause
The student pilot's improper execution of a go-around during the flare phase, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with the runway.
What happened in the 21 Sept 1993 Cessna 152 accident near Kokomo, IN?
A student pilot conducting touch-and-go landings lost control of the aircraft during a go-around maneuver, resulting in an impact with the runway surface.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 21 Sept 1993 involved a Cessna 152, registration N757MT, operated by Beene, Charles W., at Kokomo, IN.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The student pilot's improper execution of a go-around during the flare phase, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with the runway.
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