No fatalities

15 Jan 2015: CESSNA 150L M — Aptis Aviation LLC — Stow, MA

Stow, MA, United States

On 15 Jan 2015, a CESSNA 150L M operated by Aptis Aviation LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Stow, MA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The flight instructor's delayed remedial action in response to the student pilot's improper go-around, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack, experiencing an aerodynamic stall, and impacting a parked airplane. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A student pilot's go-around after a high flare resulted in a stall and collision with an unoccupied parked airplane. The flight instructor reported assuming control too late, with no mechanical issues found.

Incident Overview

A flight instructor (CFI) reported that during a landing approach, the student pilot flared the airplane too high. The CFI instructed the student to execute a go-around. The student responded by applying engine power but did not lower the airplane's nose. The CFI stated that he assumed control of the airplane "too late," and the airplane subsequently stalled and impacted an unoccupied airplane parked near the runway. The collision resulted in substantial damage to both aircraft.

Instructor's Account

The CFI reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane or engine that would have precluded normal operation. The CFI's statement indicates that the stall and collision occurred due to the sequence of events during the go-around, specifically the student's failure to lower the nose and the instructor's delayed intervention.

Aircraft and Conditions

The incident involved a training flight with a student pilot and a CFI. The specific aircraft model and registration were not provided in the report. The parked airplane was unoccupied at the time of impact. No injuries were reported. Weather and time of day were not specified.

Conclusion

The accident highlights the criticality of timely intervention during go-arounds. The CFI acknowledged the delay in assuming control, which allowed the stall to develop. The investigation focused on the operational sequence rather than mechanical factors.

Contributing factors

Instructor/check pilotStudent/instructed pilot