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2003-05-06: Cessna 152 (N48796) — Pala, CA

Pala, CA, US

On May 6, 2003, a Cessna 152 (registration N48796) was involved in an aviation accident near Pala, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the dual student's delay in executing the proper recovery procedures and improper retraction of the flaps, the CFI's inadequate supervision during the recovery to normal flight, the CFI's delayed remedial action, and the failure of both pilots to maintain an… 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.

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A training airplane collided with trees near a rock quarry during simulated engine out forced landing practice after the student pilot delayed go-around and mismanaged flap retraction, leading to an excessive sink rate.

Accident Overview

The airplane collided with trees near a rock quarry while practicing a simulated engine out forced landing procedure.

Flight Details

The flight involved a certified flight instructor (CFI) and a pilot under instruction (PUI). During the maneuver, the CFI called for termination of the forced landing procedure. The PUI delayed executing the proper go-around procedures.

Sequence of Events

The student pilot left the flaps at the 30-degree position, causing the airspeed to become slow enough to activate the stall warning horn. The CFI then called for the flaps to be set to 20 degrees and to maintain airspeed. Subsequently, the CFI called for flaps to 10 degrees, but the student retracted them to 0 degrees. The airplane entered an excessive sink rate, and the CFI was unable to recover before the airplane impacted trees.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20030513X00644. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.