2 May 2017: CESSNA 172 SP

2 May 2017: CESSNA 172 SP — Unknown operator

No fatalities • Atlanta, GA, United States

Probable cause

The student’s incorrect use of the go-around procedure, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The flight instructor reported that he and his student were practicing landings to the runway. He reported that his student's approach was unstable and left of the centerline as the airplane approached the runway numbers. The instructor called for a go-around, and applied full throttle, and the student pitched for a climb but the airplane stalled. The instructor pushed the nose down to increase the airspeed, but the airplane impacted the runway. 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

  • cause Pitch control — Not attained/maintained
  • cause Instructor/check pilot
  • cause Instructor/check pilot
  • cause Student/instructed pilot

Conditions

Weather
VMC, wind 310/10kt, vis 10sm

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