Casualties unknown

Aircraft Damaged After Go-Around Stall During Training Landing (N907JW)

Pahokee, FL, US

On July 18, 2007, a Cessna 172S (registration N907JW) was involved in an aviation accident near Pahokee, FL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's improper flare during the landing which resulted in a hard landing. The student pilot's failure to relinquish control of the aircraft, the flight instructors inadequate supervision and not being able to recover control of the aircraft from… 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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A flight instructor reported that after landing, the aircraft bounced and veered right. During a go-around, the student did not relinquish control, leading to a stall and descent left, damaging wings, fuselage, and ailerons.

Incident Summary

A flight instructor reported an incident during a training landing. After touchdown, the aircraft bounced and veered to the right. Attempting to avoid a hard landing, the instructor initiated a go-around. However, the student did not relinquish control of the aircraft. The airplane subsequently stalled and descended to the left, resulting in damage to the left and right wings, fuselage, and ailerons. The instructor stated that he was unable to recover control of the airplane.

Sequence of Events

According to the instructor, the landing was proceeding normally until the aircraft bounced and began to veer right. Concerned about a potential hard landing, the instructor took action to abort the landing by initiating a go-around. During this maneuver, the student continued to hold the controls, preventing the instructor from executing the go-around properly. The aircraft then entered an aerodynamic stall and banked left as it descended. The instructor reported that despite his efforts, he could not regain control before the aircraft made contact with the ground.

Damage

The aircraft sustained damage to its left wing, right wing, fuselage, and ailerons. No other damage or injuries were reported in the instructor's account.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 18 Jul 2007 Cessna 172S accident near Pahokee, FL?

A flight instructor reported that after landing, the aircraft bounced and veered right. During a go-around, the student did not relinquish control, leading to a stall and descent left, damaging wings, fuselage, and ailerons.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 18 Jul 2007 involved a Cessna 172S, registration N907JW, at Pahokee, FL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The student pilot's improper flare during the landing which resulted in a hard landing. The student pilot's failure to relinquish control of the aircraft, the flight instructors inadequate supervision and not being able to recover control of the aircraft from the student which led to an inadvertent stall were factors.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20070808X01145. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.