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January 19, 2015 · Cessna 172F · N7854U

Lowell, MI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 19, 2015
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Lowell, MI
Aircraft
Cessna 172F (1964)
Tail Number
N7854U
Operator
Majestic Air
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN15LA111

The solo student pilot was attempting a full-stop landing. The student reported that, when he recognized that the touchdown point was too far down the runway, he initiated a go-around. He added that, during the go-around, he did not apply full power. Due to the low engine power setting, the airplane climbed very slowly. Concerned about trees off the end of the runway, the student initiated a crosswind turn at low altitude and subsequently lost control of the airplane, which then rapidly descended and impacted terrain. Examination of the airframe and engine revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Climb rate-Not attained/maintained - C

Full Narrative

On January 19, 2015, about 1730 eastern standard time, a Cessna 172F airplane, N7854U, impacted terrain during a go-around at the Lowell City Airport (24C), Lowell, Michigan. The solo student pilot was seriously injured and the airplane was substantially damaged. The airplane was registered to and operated by Majestic Air under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as an instructional flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local flight, which departed without a flight plan. The student stated that he was attempting a full stop landing and elected to go-around when he realized his anticipated touchdown point was too long for the 2,394 foot runway. During the go-around maneuver, the student stated that he did not apply full power due to disorientation, which included blurred vision and dizziness. The airplane climbed slowly and approached the end of the runway at low altitude. Concerned with trees near the end of the runway, the student began a crosswind turn at low altitude. The student subsequently lost control of the airplane, which descended rapidly and impacted terrain. A video taken by the flight instructor captured the accident sequence; this video and the flight instructor's observations paralleled the student perspective of a shallow climb with less than full engine power, followed by a crosswind turn at low altitude and rapid descent. Examination of the airframe and engine revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 EST
Nearest AirportLowell City Airport (0nm WNW)
Runway30
Runway Length2394 ft
Runway Width48 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172F
Tail NumberN7854U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMajestic Air
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · 0-300 SER · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 40 · Third Class · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind10° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 2900 ft
Temperature / Dew Point32 C / 23 C
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time22:44
Weather SourceWFAC

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