On October 24, 2014, a CESSNA 172M operated by Apoka Aviation and Flight Services was involved in an aviation accident near Apopka, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student pilots improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial actions. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During touch-and-go landings, a student pilot, under instruction, experienced a stall warning, sharp right turn on touchdown, and a bounce. The instructor took controls but the airplane veered left, went down an embankment, and struck a hangar, causing substantial damage.
Incident Details
A student pilot, accompanied by a flight instructor, was conducting touch-and-go landings. During an approach to land, the stall warning horn activated. The flight instructor directed the student pilot to lower the airplane's nose.
Sequence of Events
As the airplane touched down, it executed a sharp turn to the right. The flight instructor announced "my controls" to the student pilot. The airplane then bounced and contacted the grass to the right of the runway. The student pilot relinquished control to the flight instructor, who attempted to regain control and perform a go-around. The attempt was unsuccessful; the airplane veered off the left side of the runway, traveled down an embankment, and collided with a hangar.
Aftermath
The collision resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and the right wing. Neither the flight instructor nor the student pilot reported any mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation prior to the accident.
Investigation
No probable cause has been stated in the source material. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are not yet available.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 24 Oct 2014 CESSNA 172M accident near Apopka, FL?
During touch-and-go landings, a student pilot, under instruction, experienced a stall warning, sharp right turn on touchdown, and a bounce. The instructor took controls but the airplane veered left, went down an embankment, and struck a hangar, causing substantial damage.
Were there any fatalities in the 24 Oct 2014 CESSNA 172M accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 24 Oct 2014 involved a CESSNA 172M, operated by Apoka Aviation and Flight Services, at Apopka, FL.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The student pilots improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial actions.