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May 14, 1994 · Cessna 172P · N99998

Fernandina, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 14, 1994
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Fernandina, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 172P
Tail Number
N99998
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA94LA139

The student-rated pilot stated that while on final approach with 20 degrees of flaps and an airspeed of 65 knots, the left wing dropped to a 20-degree left bank angle. He applied left rudder and right aileron to correct the bank. This had no effect so he initiated a go-around. After removing carburetor heat and applying power the aircraft's nose pitched up and the left wing dropped to a 30-degree bank angle. The stall warning horn then activated and the aircraft's nosed dropped. The aircraft descended and impacted the ground. The pilot reported he had no mechanical difficulties with the aircraft.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S IMPROPER USE OF FLIGHT CONTROLS AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT STALL AND UNCONTROLLED DESCENT TO GROUND IMPACT.

Full Narrative

On May 14, 1994, about 1400 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172P, N99998, registered to Civil Air Patrol Inc., operating as a 14 CFR Part 91 solo instructional flight crashed at Fernandina Beach, Florida while making a go-around. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The student-rated pilot sustained minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The flight originated Fernandina Beach, Florida, on May 14, 1994, at 1345. The pilot stated he was on short final approach to runway 4 at 40 feet agl with flaps extended to 20 degrees and an airspeed of 65 knots. The left wing dropped to a 20-degree bank angle. He attempted to correct the bank with left rudder and right aileron with no success. He turned off carburetor heat and applied power to go-around. The aircraft nosed up and the left wing dropped to a 30-degree bank. The stall warning horn then sounded and the aircraft nosed down. The aircraft descended and impacted the ground. He stated he had no mechanical problems with the aircraft.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 EDT
Nearest AirportFernandina Beach Municipa (1nm SW)
Runway4
Runway Length5350 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN99998
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2J · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 7 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:00
Weather SourceWFAC

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