Incident Overview
A Cessna 172M inadvertently entered a spin during recovery from a practice power-off stall. According to the pilot, the airplane had 30 degrees of flaps deployed at the time. During the recovery attempt, the pilot applied full power and brought the nose to level. He stated that the airplane then "went sideways and started spinning downwards."
Sequence of Events
The pilot did not immediately reduce engine power after the spin developed. As the airplane descended, its airspeed increased. The pilot reported that upon recovering from the spin, the airspeed was over 120 knots. However, the airplane's maximum airspeed with flaps extended is 85 knots. After the recovery, the pilot retracted the flaps and heard a "creaking noise."
Damage Assessment
A post-accident inspection of the airplane revealed that the wings and flaps sustained substantial damage. No further description of the damage was provided.
Aircraft and Pilot Information
The aircraft involved was a Cessna 172M. The pilot's statement was the primary source of information regarding the event. No other details about the pilot or the flight were disclosed.