Casualties unknown

Student Pilot and Instructor Experience Runway Strike During Go-Around (N56825)

Daytona Beach, FL, US

On December 12, 2005, a Piper PA-34-200 (registration N56825) operated by Phoenix East Aviation Inc was involved in an aviation accident near Daytona Beach, FL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The flight instructor's inadequate supervision, and the student pilot's improper go-around procedures, which resulted in the airplane's left wing striking the runway. 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 practice single-engine approach, a student pilot executed an early touchdown and subsequent go-around, but only advanced one throttle, resulting in a left wingtip striking the runway.

Incident Overview

During a training flight involving a practice single-engine approach, the student pilot reported that the airplane's descent rate was greater than anticipated, leading to an early touchdown. The flight instructor, seated in the right seat, instructed the student to execute a go-around. During the go-around, the student advanced the throttle for the right engine only.

Instructor's Account

The flight instructor stated that the student touched down during the landing flare but continued the flare, causing the airplane to become airborne again. Prior to gaining full control, the instructor noted that the student advanced the throttle for the right engine only, which caused the left wingtip to strike the runway.

Mechanical Status

Both flight crew members reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane or any of its systems prior to the accident.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20060105X00007. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.