No fatalities

14 Jun 2012: CESSNA 150M — Trident Aircraft — Gulf Shores, AL

Gulf Shores, AL, United States

On 14 Jun 2012, a CESSNA 150M operated by Trident Aircraft was involved in an aviation accident near Gulf Shores, AL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's improper flight control inputs and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during the attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 14 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During a local training flight, a bounced landing prompted a go-around, but the student pilot's control inputs led to a stall at 50 feet. The instructor's corrective actions were insufficient to prevent a hard impact, causing substantial damage.

Incident Overview

A certificated flight instructor (CFI) and a student pilot were concluding a local flight and returning to the airport. The student pilot managed the landing approach, but the initial touchdown on the runway was described as "hard," resulting in a bounced landing. In response, the CFI instructed the student to apply full engine power and execute a go-around.

Stall and Impact

After engine power was increased, the student pilot continued to pull back on the control yoke. This action caused the airplane to stall at an altitude of approximately 50 feet above the ground. The CFI attempted to recover by applying forward elevator and right rudder inputs, but the airplane impacted the runway before recovery could be effected.

Damage and Mechanical Status

The impact resulted in substantial damage to the left wing and the engine firewall. The CFI reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane prior to the incident.

Contributing factors

Student pilotInstructor/check pilot