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February 16, 2009 · Cessna 172 M · N9289H
Reidsville, GA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 16, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Reidsville, GA
Aircraft
Cessna 172 M
Tail Number
N9289H
Operator
Pegasus Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA09CA175
The airplane inadvertently entered a spin during recovery from a practice power-off stall, with 30 degrees of flaps deployed. The pilot stated that during the recovery of the practice stall he applied, "full power and nose level...the airplane went sideways and started spinning downwards." The pilot did not immediately reduce power, and the airplane's speed increased as it descended. He reported that upon recovering from the spin, the airspeed was over 120 knots; however, the airplane's maximum airspeed with flaps extended was 85 knots. The pilot subsequently retracted the flaps and heard a "creaking noise." Postaccident inspection of the airplane revealed that the wings and flaps were damaged.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-(general)-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The Cessna 172M inadvertently entered a spin during recovery from a practice power-off stall, with 30 degrees of flaps deployed. The pilot stated that during the recovery of the practice stall he applied, "full power and nose level...the airplane went sideways and started spinning downwards." The pilot did not immediately reduce power, and the airplane's speed increased as it descended. He reported that upon recovering from the spin, the airspeed was over 120 knots; however, the airplane's maximum airspeed with flaps extended was 85 knots. The pilot subsequently retracted the flaps and heard a "creaking noise." Post accident inspection of the airplane revealed that the wings and flaps were substantially damaged.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 EST
Nearest AirportStatesboro-Bulloch County Arpt (50nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 M
Tail NumberN9289H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPegasus Air
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 21 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind310° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 28 C
Altimeter30.18 inHg
Observation Time22:00
Weather SourceWFAC