On June 25, 2014, a CESSNA 172S S operated by J A FLIGHT SERVICES LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Knox, IN. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilot's use of excessive back pressure on the flight controls during an attempted go around that induced a stall and loss of control. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During landing practice, a student pilot ballooned and bounced on the runway. On go-around, the student applied full power and pulled back hard on the yoke, causing a stall and impact with terrain off the left side of the runway. No mechanical malfunction was reported.
Incident Overview
An instructor and student pilot were practicing landings when the student experienced a balloon and bounce during the first landing. After crossing the runway numbers, the airplane touched down and ballooned back into the air. It bounced on the runway a second time, prompting the instructor to direct the student to apply full power and execute a go-around.
Go-Around and Stall
The student pilot applied full power as instructed and pulled back hard on the control yoke. This action caused the nose of the airplane to pitch up sharply. The airplane then drifted to the left and stalled, subsequently impacting terrain off the left side of the runway.
Mechanical Condition
No mechanical malfunction or failure with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation was reported.
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Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 25 Jun 2014 CESSNA 172S S accident near Knox, IN?
During landing practice, a student pilot ballooned and bounced on the runway. On go-around, the student applied full power and pulled back hard on the yoke, causing a stall and impact with terrain off the left side of the runway. No mechanical malfunction was reported.
Were there any fatalities in the 25 Jun 2014 CESSNA 172S S accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 25 Jun 2014 involved a CESSNA 172S S, operated by J A FLIGHT SERVICES LLC, at Knox, IN.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The student pilot's use of excessive back pressure on the flight controls during an attempted go around that induced a stall and loss of control.
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