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March 23, 2011 · Cessna 172M · N32SF
Statesville, NC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 23, 2011
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Statesville, NC
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N32SF
Operator
Compass 21
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA11CA205
The certified flight instructor stated that during an instructional flight he and his student departed a private grass strip on runway 22. They climbed to 800 feet and turned left toward the airport in order to simulate an engine out emergency. The instructor reduced the power and the student pilot turned back towards the grass strip to land on runway 4. During the final approach to landing, the airplane encountered a tailwind and, in an attempt to go-around, the airplane collided with trees at the end of the runway. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the firewall, fuselage, and wings. The pilots reported no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane. The nearest airport’s weather observation system reported that the wind at the time of the accident was from 210 degrees at 6 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
The certified flight instructor's inadequate remedial action during the go-around, which resulted in a collision with trees.
Full Narrative
The certificated flight instructor stated that during an instructional flight, he and his student departed a private grass strip on runway 22. They climbed to 800 feet and turned left toward the airport in order to simulate an engine out emergency. The instructor reduced the power and the student pilot turned back towards the grass strip to land on runway 4. During the final approach, the airplane encountered a tailwind, and in an attempt to go-around the airplane collided with trees at the end of the runway. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the firewall, fuselage, and wings. The pilots reported no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane. The nearest airport's weather observation system reported at the time of the accident; wind from 210 degrees at 6 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:45 EDT
Nearest AirportAllison Private Airstrip (0nm)
Runway04
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN32SF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCompass 21
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 0-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 53 · Second Class · Minor
Crew 2Age 40 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 50
Altimeter29.72 inHg
Observation Time14:40
Weather SourceWFAC