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February 21, 2015 · Cessna 172P · N54974
Kankakee, IL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 21, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Kankakee, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 172P (1981)
Tail Number
N54974
Operator
Associated Air Activities
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN15CA151
The flight instructor and student pilot were practicing landings to a full stop. During the 6th landing, the student pilot over controlled the airplane during the landing flare. The flight instructor attempted to correct the flight control inputs; however, he was unable to overcome the strength of the student pilot on the flight controls. The airplane struck a bank of snow on the left side of the runway and nosed over. The left wing and fuselage were substantially damaged. The flight instructor reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's improper flight control inputs resulting in the loss of control during the landing flare.
Full Narrative
The flight instructor and student pilot were practicing landings to a full stop. During the 6th landing, the student pilot over controlled the airplane during the landing flare. The flight instructor attempted to correct the flight control inputs; however, he was unable to overcome the strength of the student pilot on the flight controls. The airplane struck a bank of snow on the left side of the runway and nosed over. The left wing and fuselage were substantially damaged. The flight instructor reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 CST
Nearest AirportGreater Kankakee Airport (0nm)
Runway22
Runway Length5981 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172P
Tail NumberN54974
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAssociated Air Activities
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 0-320 · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 67 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 27 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point36 C / 43 C
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Observation Time17:55