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September 22, 1993 · Cessna 172M · N20457

Hollywood, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 22, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hollywood, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N20457
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA93LA202

WHILE PRACTICING APPROACH TO LANDING STALLS THE STUDENT INADVERTENTLY EXCEEDED THE MAXIMUM FLAP EXTENSION SPEED WITH THE FLAPS EXTENDED AND THE REAR SPAR WAS DAMAGED.

NTSB Probable Cause

INADVERTENT EXCEEDING OF VFE WITH THE FLAPS EXTENDED BY THE STUDENT PILOT WHILE PRACTICING MANEUVERS.

Full Narrative

On September 22, 1993, about 1800 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172M, N20457, registered to Knight Flyers, Inc., was substantially damaged while maneuvering near Hollywood, Florida, while on a 14 CFR Part 91 instructional flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The student pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. The time of departure has not been determined. The operator stated that the student was practicing approach to landing stalls with full flaps extended and the maximum flap extension speed was exceeded. The flight returned to the departure airport and an uneventful landing occurred. The FAA was notified on June 3, 1994, by the airport manager that the accident airplane had been damaged and repaired. The FAA investigated and notified this office on June 15, 1994. The airplane was inspected by an insurance adjuster the day after the accident and the operator was advised by the adjuster to contact the NTSB to report the accident. The operator did not report the accident within the required time allowed.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN20457
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2G · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 8 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:48
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data