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June 7, 1995 · Cessna 150L · N6605G

St. Charles, MO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 7, 1995
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
St. Charles, MO
Aircraft
Cessna 150L
Tail Number
N6605G
Operator
Skylink Aviation
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI95LA173

THE CFI STATED THE STUDENT PILOT APPLIED FULL AFT ELEVATOR CONTROL DURING FINAL APPROACH AT AN ALTITUDE OF ABOUT 10 FEET AGL. THE CFI ATTEMPTED TO PUSH THE ELEVATOR CONTROL FORWARD, BUT THE STUDENT FROZE ON THE CONTROLS. THE CFI STATED HE ATTEMPTED A 'STALL RECOVERY/GO-AROUND.' A WITNESS STATED THE AIRPLANE ROLLED TO THE RIGHT AND MADE A 180 DEGREE TURN PRIOR TO IMPACTING THE GROUND.

NTSB Probable Cause

the student pilot's inadvertent interference with flight controls which resulted in a stall. A factor associated with the accident was the student's excessive use of the elevator control.

Full Narrative

On June 7, 1995, at 1205 central daylight time, a Cessna 150L, N6605G, flown by a certificated flight instructor (CFI) and a student pilot, collided with the terrain during a go-around at the St. Charles County-Smartt Airport, during an instructional flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The airplane was substantially damaged. The certificated flight instructor and student pilot both received minor injuries. The local flight originated from the St. Charles County-Smartt Airport approximately 40 minutes prior to the accident. The CFI stated during an interview that they were practicing stop and go landings on runway 36 when the accident occurred. He stated that while on final approach, at an altitude of about 10 feet above the ground (agl), the student pulled off the power and pulled the control yoke full aft. He stated this resulted in the airplane climbing to an altitude of about 30 feet (agl). He stated he attempted to push the yoke forward, but the student froze holding full back pressure on the control yoke. The CFI reported he attempted a "stall recovery/go-around." According to a witness, the airplane rolled to the right and made a 180 degree turn prior to descending nose low into the terrain. The student pilot stated the landing was too high and that the CFI took over control of the airplane adding full power and reducing carburetor heat. He stated he may have pulled the yoke back too far during the landing, but he did not remember freezing on the controls.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:05 CDT
Nearest AirportSmartt Field (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length3800 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150L
Tail NumberN6605G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSkylink Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 25 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time16:50
Weather SourceWFAC

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