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June 4, 2004 · Cessna 172P · N50923

Milwaukee, WI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 4, 2004
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Milwaukee, WI
Aircraft
Cessna 172P
Tail Number
N50923
Operator
Gran Aire
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI04CA136

The airplane came to rest inverted following a loss of control during a go-around. The purpose of the flight was to practice takeoffs and landings. The certified flight instructor (CFI) stated the accident occurred on the fourth landing of the flight. The CFI stated the student flew the traffic pattern and was lined up with the runway centerline using a slight crab angle to the right. He stated the airplane began drifting to right during the landing flare. He recalled hearing the student say "runway lights." The CFI stated he called for a go-around and the throttle was advanced to full power. The CFI stated he felt the airplane "mushing" so he pushed the nose forward to maintain airspeed. He stated he anticipated that the nose would lift because they had 30 degrees of flaps extended. He stated the airplane then yawed sharply to the left, hit the ground, and flipped inverted. The CFI stated that during the go-around the airplane required an "inordinate" amount of right rudder to keep the nose straight.

NTSB Probable Cause

The CFI failed to maintain adequate airspeed during the go-around which resulted in an inadvertent stall.

Full Narrative

On June 4, 2004, at 1510 central daylight time, a Cessna 172P, N50923, nosed over while landing on runway 04L (3,202 feet by 75 feet, asphalt) at the Timmerman Airport, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The certified flight instructor (CFI) and the student pilot were not injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. The 14 CFR Part 91 instructional flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions without a flight plan. The local flight originated about 1430. The CFI stated the purpose of the flight was to practice takeoffs and landings. He stated the accident occurred on the fourth landing of the flight. The CFI stated the student flew the traffic pattern and was lined up with the runway centerline using a slight crab angle to the right. He stated the airplane began drifting to right during the landing flare. He recalled hearing the student say "runway lights." The CFI stated he called for a go-around and the throttle was advanced to full power. The CFI stated he felt the airplane "mushing" so he pushed the nose forward to maintain airspeed. He stated he anticipated that the nose would lift because they had 30 degrees of flaps extended. He continued to state that the airplane then yawed sharply to the left, hit the ground, and flipped inverted. The CFI stated he shut off the mixture, fuel selector, magnetos, and master switch prior to exiting the airplane. The CFI stated that during the go-around the airplane required an "inordinate" amount of right rudder to keep the nose straight.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:10 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN50923
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGran Aire
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2J · Reciprocating

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 34 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

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