Casualties unknown

Training Flight Ends with Tree Strike During Go-Around (N3467E)

Covington, GA, US

On August 2, 2001, a Cessna 172N (registration N3467E) was involved in an aviation accident near Covington, GA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The flight instructor's improper monitoring of the dual student during a simulated engine out approach and her delayed decision to initiate a go-around resulting in the airplane colliding with trees at the departure end of the runway during the go-around. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During a simulated engine-out landing, a go-around was initiated after touching down long. The stall warning horn activated during climb, and the aircraft struck trees at the departure end of the runway. No mechanical failures were found.

Incident Overview

A dual training flight conducting a simulated engine-out approach and landing encountered an abnormal situation. The instructor and student reported that the approach was higher than the normal glide path, resulting in a touchdown further down the runway than usual. The student believed it would have been possible to complete the landing roll on the grass, but the instructor chose to initiate a go-around.

Sequence of Events

During the go-around climb, the stall warning horn activated. Shortly thereafter, the aircraft contacted trees located at the departure end of the runway. The instructor stated that no mechanical failures occurred with the airplane. After the accident, the engine was run to full power and showed no evidence of failure or malfunction. Post-accident inspection revealed that the carburetor heat was in the on position.

Findings

No further details were provided regarding the aircraft type, registration, date, location, or injuries. The source explicitly states that the instructor noted no mechanical failures and that the engine operated normally after the event.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2 Aug 2001 Cessna 172N accident near Covington, GA?

During a simulated engine-out landing, a go-around was initiated after touching down long. The stall warning horn activated during climb, and the aircraft struck trees at the departure end of the runway. No mechanical failures were found.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2 Aug 2001 involved a Cessna 172N, registration N3467E, at Covington, GA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The flight instructor's improper monitoring of the dual student during a simulated engine out approach and her delayed decision to initiate a go-around resulting in the airplane colliding with trees at the departure end of the runway during the go-around.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20010808X01631. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.