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December 6, 2012 · Lsa America Allegro · N448SS

Adrian, MI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 6, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Adrian, MI
Aircraft
Lsa America Allegro
Tail Number
N448SS
Operator
Sky Walker Flight School
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN13LA094

While on approach for a touch-and-go landing, the flight instructor directed the student pilot to go around when the airplane was about 30 feet above the ground. The student pilot added power, and the airplane began to roll and yaw to the left. The student applied the left rudder, and the instructor announced that he would take control of the airplane. The student pilot did not fully relinquish control of the airplane to the instructor, and the airplane impacted the ground. No preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failure were reported by the instructor.

NTSB Probable Cause

The student pilot’s improper flight control input during a go-around and his interference with the flight instructor’s attempted remedial actions.

Full Narrative

On December 6, 2012, approximately 1715 eastern standard time, an LSA America Allegro airplane, N448SS, impacted terrain while attempting to perform a go-around at the Lenawee County Airport (KADG), Adrian, Michigan. The certificated flight instructor (CFI) and student pilot were not injured. The airplane was registered to and operated by the Sky Walker Flight School, Adrian, Michigan, under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as an instructional flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight, which operated without a flight plan. The local flight departed KADG about 1700. According to a statement provided by the CFI, while practicing touch and go landings the student could not maintain alignment with the runway's centerline, so the CFI directed a go-around at 30 feet above the runway. When the student added power for the go-around he depressed the left rudder and the airplane rolled and yawed to the left. The CFI announced that he would control the airplane, but the student pilot did not relinquish control authority to the instructor. Prior to impact, the instructor was able to get control of the flight stick, but not the rudders. The airplane impacted terrain in a wings level, nose low attitude. No preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures were reported by the CFI.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:15 EST
Nearest AirportLenawee County (0nm)
Runway23
Runway Length5001 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftLsa America Allegro
Tail NumberN448SS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSky Walker Flight School
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912 · Reciprocating · 80
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 52 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 59 · Sprt · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point36 C / 28 C
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data