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January 15, 2015 · Cessna 150L M · N5443Q
Stow, MA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 15, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Stow, MA
Aircraft
Cessna 150L M (1972)
Tail Number
N5443Q
Operator
Aptis Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA15CA101
The flight instructor (CFI) stated that the student pilot flared the airplane too high while on approach for landing, and he instructed her to conduct a go-around. The student responded by applying engine power, but did not lower the airplane's nose. The CFI assumed control of the airplane "too late," and the airplane subsequently stalled and impacted an unoccupied airplane parked near the runway, resulting in substantial damage. The CFI reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies of the airplane or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The flight instructor's delayed remedial action in response to the student pilot's improper go-around, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack, experiencing an aerodynamic stall, and impacting a parked airplane.
Full Narrative
The flight instructor (CFI) stated that the student pilot flared the airplane too high while on approach for landing, and he instructed her to conduct a go-around. The student responded by applying engine power, but did not lower the airplane's nose. The CFI assumed control of the airplane "too late," and the airplane subsequently stalled and impacted an unoccupied airplane parked near the runway, resulting in substantial damage. The CFI reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies of the airplane or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 EST
Nearest AirportMinuteman Airfield (0nm)
Runway3
Runway Length2770 ft
Runway Width48 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150L M
Tail NumberN5443Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAptis Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 43 · None · None
Crew 2Age 23 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 2300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point32 C / 21 C
Altimeter29.93 inHg
Observation Time19:52
Weather SourceWFAC