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November 17, 2016 · Cessna 172 P · N9358L

Destin, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 17, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Destin, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 172 P (1986)
Tail Number
N9358L
Operator
United States Air Force
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA081

The student pilot reported that during the landing roll of a touch-and-go the airplane was off the centerline and he added right rudder, but he "overcompensated". The flight instructor reported that the airplane drifted to the right and was about to exit the runway, so he pushed in the throttle, applied left rudder, and pulled back on the yoke to initiate a climb. The student pilot reported that as the airplane became airborne they heard a "slight bang" and thought the landing gear had struck a runway light. The flight instructor further reported that they conducted a full-stop landing to examine the landing gear, but there was no damage noted. During a postflight inspection at their home airport, it was revealed that the left horizontal stabilizer had sustained substantial damage. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The student pilot’s overcorrection with right rudder, which resulted in a loss of directional control, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.

Full Narrative

The student pilot reported that during the landing roll of a touch-and-go the airplane was off the centerline and he added right rudder, but he "overcompensated". The flight instructor reported that the airplane drifted to the right and was about to exit the runway, so he pushed in the throttle, applied left rudder, and pulled back on the yoke to initiate a climb. The student pilot reported that as the airplane became airborne they heard a "slight bang" and thought the landing gear had struck a runway light. The flight instructor further reported that they conducted a full-stop landing to examine the landing gear, but there was no damage noted. During a postflight inspection at their home airport, it was revealed that the left horizontal stabilizer had sustained substantial damage. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 CST
Nearest AirportDestin Executive (0nm NW)
Runway14
Runway Length5001 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172 P
Tail NumberN9358L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorUnited States Air Force
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A4M · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 68 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 23 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter30.14 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data