On May 2, 2017, a CESSNA 172 SP was involved in an aviation accident near Atlanta, GA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student’s incorrect use of the go-around procedure, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During landing practice, an instructor and student experienced an unstable approach. The instructor initiated a go-around, but the airplane stalled and subsequently impacted the runway, resulting in substantial damage to both wings and empennage.
Narrative
A flight instructor and a student pilot were practicing landings at an airport. According to the instructor, the student's approach was unstable and positioned to the left of the runway centerline as the airplane neared the runway numbers. The instructor called for a go-around and applied full throttle. The student pitched for a climb, but the airplane entered a stall. The instructor then pushed the nose down in an effort to increase airspeed, but the airplane struck the runway.
Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Contributing factors
Pitch control — Not attained/maintainedInstructor/check pilotStudent/instructed pilot
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