No fatalities

Hard Landing During Go-Around After Simulated Engine-Out Practice

Cleburne, TX, United States

On May 10, 2012, a COSTRUZIONI AERONAUTICHE TECNA P2006T operated by Skymates Inc was involved in an aviation accident near Cleburne, TX. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadvertent selection of flap 0 degrees during the go-around and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at low altitude. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During a simulated engine-out landing practice, a private pilot flared too high. The CFI directed a go-around, but the pilot inadvertently retracted flaps to zero, causing an aerodynamic stall and hard landing. Substantial damage occurred.

Incident Details

A private pilot, accompanied by a certified flight instructor (CFI), was practicing a simulated engine-out landing. The aircraft approached the runway with a high rate of descent. The pilot initiated the landing flare too high, which allowed the airspeed to decay.

Sequence of Events

Recognizing the unstable approach, the CFI directed the pilot to execute a go-around. During the go-around procedure, the private pilot raised the landing gear and flaps, and then commanded a 15- to 20-degree left bank. At that point, the CFI took control of the airplane. It was later determined that the private pilot had inadvertently selected flaps 0 degrees. When the flaps fully retracted, the airplane entered an aerodynamic stall and touched down hard.

Aftermath

The aircraft departed the left side of the runway and came to a stop. Substantial damage was sustained to the fuselage and left wing.

Contributing factors

Causes

Configuration — Not attained/maintainedInstructor/check pilot

Other contributing factors

Pilot

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 May 2012 COSTRUZIONI AERONAUTICHE TECNA P2006T accident near Cleburne, TX?

During a simulated engine-out landing practice, a private pilot flared too high. The CFI directed a go-around, but the pilot inadvertently retracted flaps to zero, causing an aerodynamic stall and hard landing. Substantial damage occurred.

Were there any fatalities in the 10 May 2012 COSTRUZIONI AERONAUTICHE TECNA P2006T accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 May 2012 involved a COSTRUZIONI AERONAUTICHE TECNA P2006T, operated by Skymates Inc, at Cleburne, TX.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's inadvertent selection of flap 0 degrees during the go-around and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at low altitude.