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October 6, 2016 · Cessna 172 S · N602ND
Phoenix, AZ
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 6, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 172 S (2012)
Tail Number
N602ND
Operator
Und Aerospace Foundation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA014
The operator reported that, during a training flight, the flight instructor attempted a go-around on runway 30 right. When power was applied, the airplane yawed to the left, struck a runway remaining sign, and bounced off the ground. The flight instructor moved the throttle to idle, and the airplane settled to the ground and rolled onto runway 30 center and then stopped. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the aft fuselage bulkhead and horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in his failure to maintain directional control during a go-around and a runway excursion.
Full Narrative
The operator reported that during a training flight, the flight instructor attempted a go-around on runway 30 right. When power was applied, the airplane yawed to the left, struck a runway remaining sign, and bounced off the ground. The flight instructor moved the throttle to idle, the airplane settled to the ground and rolled onto runway 30 center, and stopped. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the aft fuselage bulkhead and horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:20 MST
Nearest AirportPhoenix-Mesa Gateway (0nm SW)
Runway30R
Runway Length9300 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 S
Tail NumberN602ND
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorUnd Aerospace Foundation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-L2A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 22 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 20 · First Class · None
Crew 3None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 4 kt
Visibility45 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Observation Time23:11
Weather SourceWFAC