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March 2, 2008 · Cessna 172SP · N107MA

Lincoln Park, NJ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 2, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Lincoln Park, NJ
Aircraft
Cessna 172SP
Tail Number
N107MA
Operator
Aero Safety Training
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC08CA118

The certificated flight instructor (CFI), of the Cessna 172SP, stated that the purpose of the dual flight was local air work practice, followed by takeoff and landing practice. After one high approach that terminated in a go-around, then a successful landing, the student pilot departed and positioned the airplane at a higher altitude than normal on the final approach. The CFI took the controls and demonstrated a sideslip maneuver to the student. Once the airplane lost some altitude, the CFI "…turned over the controls to the student and asked him to land the airplane." The touchdown speed was higher than normal, so the CFI queried the student whether the power was reduced, then instructed him to apply aerodynamic braking. The airplane did not appear to be slowing, so the CFI attempted to go around. He applied power and pulled back on the yoke in an attempt to take off, then saw the airport perimeter fence approaching, and felt a "jolt." The left main landing gear impacted the airport perimeter fence off the departure end of runway 1, then the airplane impacted a guardrail, and came to rest inverted on an adjacent road. The tailcone separated from the fuselage just aft of the cargo compartment. Neither pilot was injured. The CFI reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions of the airplane prior to the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

Personnel issues-Action/decision-Info processing/decision-Decision making/judgment-Student/instructed pilot

Full Narrative

According to the certificated flight instructor (CFI), of the Cessna 172SP, the purpose of the dual flight was local air work practice, followed by takeoff and landing practice. After one high approach that terminated in a go-around, then a successful landing, the student pilot departed and positioned the airplane at a higher altitude than normal on the final approach. The CFI took the controls and demonstrated a sideslip maneuver to the student. Once the airplane lost some altitude, the CFI "…turned over the controls to the student and asked him to land the airplane." The touchdown speed was higher than normal, so the CFI queried the student whether the power was reduced, then instructed him to apply aerodynamic braking. The airplane did not appear to be slowing, so the CFI attempted to go around. He applied power and pulled back on the yoke in an attempt to take off, then saw the airport perimeter fence approaching, and felt a "jolt". The left main landing gear impacted the airport perimeter fence off the departure end of runway 1, then the airplane impacted a guardrail, and came to rest inverted on an adjacent road. The tailcone separated from the fuselage just aft of the cargo compartment. Neither pilot was injured and the CFI reported they had no mechanical difficulties with the airplane prior to the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:43 EST
Nearest AirportLincoln Park (0nm)
Runway01
Runway Length2942 ft
Runway Width40 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172SP
Tail NumberN107MA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAero Safety Training
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O&VO-360 · Reciprocating · 180

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 37 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 58 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 11 kt, gusting 14 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 C / 12 C
Altimeter30.27 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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