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January 23, 2001 · Cessna 182RG · N5487T

Douglas, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 23, 2001
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Douglas, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 182RG
Tail Number
N5487T
Operator
Flight School
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX01LA080

While conducting a series of touch-and-go maneuvers the airplane ballooned on a landing. The instructor directed the student to initiate a go-around when the stall warning was heard. The instructor reported that control of the airplane was to be relinquished to him but the control yoke was not released by the student. The gear lever position could not be seen by the instructor. The instructor also stated after the accident that the landing gear appeared to have been retracted at the start of the go-around procedure.

NTSB Probable Cause

The student's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the go-around and his premature retraction of the landing gear. A factor was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.

Full Narrative

On January 23, 2001, at 1258 mountain standard time, a Cessna 182RG, N5487T, collided with the ground during a go-around at Douglas, Arizona. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The certificated flight instructor received minor injuries; his dual student was not injured. The airplane was being operated as a training flight by Cochise College under 14 CFR Part 91 when the accident occurred. The local flight originated at 1220. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan had been filed. According to the operator, just before touchdown for a touch-and-go landing, the student pilot began the landing flare and the airplane ballooned. The instructor directed that the student go around and called for full power. This was followed by the stall warning horn. The instructor pushed forward on the yoke while stating he had control of the airplane. The controls felt heavy and the instructor noted that the student was still on the flight controls pulling the yoke aft. The instructor was unable to see the position of the landing gear. A right roll and yaw was countered with the flight controls and the flaps were extended to 20 degrees, followed by a left roll and yaw. The airplane stopped settling and was rolled level. It rolled right again and the right wing struck the ground followed by the propeller. It landed on its belly and slid to a stop. After the airplane came to a rest the landing gear was found in the retracted position. The operator stated that it appeared the student raised the landing gear at the start of the go-around, contrary to school policy.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:58 MST
Nearest AirportDouglas Cochise College (0nm)
Runway05
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182RG
Tail NumberN5487T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFlight School
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTextron Lycoming · L-21760-40a · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 33 · Second Class · Minor
Crew 2Age 61 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind300° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 34 C
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time19:56
Weather SourceWFAC

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