Casualties unknown

2004-07-18: Cessna 172M (N9731V) — Moraine Airpark — Brookville, OH

Brookville, OH, US

On July 18, 2004, a Cessna 172M (registration N9731V) operated by Moraine Airpark was involved in an aviation accident near Brookville, OH. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's control interference while the flight instructor was maneuvering to avoid a tree, which resulted in a failure to maintain airspeed and a stall/mush. 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 landing practice, a student bounced and CFI called go-around; while climbing, a tree ahead prompted control input conflict, leading to a one-quarter spin and ground contact.

Incident Overview

While performing landing practice with a certified flight instructor (CFI), a student pilot touched down at an elevated speed and the aircraft bounced on the runway. In response, the CFI directed the student to execute a go-around. During the subsequent takeoff climb, the aircraft approached a tree located off the departure end of the runway.

Sequence of Events

The CFI announced, "I got it," and assumed control from the student pilot. She then attempted to maneuver the aircraft back toward the runway. Simultaneously, the student pilot pulled back on the controls. This caused the aircraft to pitch up and enter a one-quarter spin before contacting the ground in a left wing low attitude.

Pilot Experience

The CFI had accumulated 442 hours of total flight experience, of which 40 hours were as a flight instructor. The student pilot had approximately 14 hours of total flight experience, accrued over a period of 17 years.

Aircraft Examination

A post-accident examination of the airplane and engine revealed no pre-impact mechanical deficiencies.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20040723X01043. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.