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April 1, 2020 · Cessna 172 N · N734HF

Hollywood, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 1, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Hollywood, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 172 N (1977)
Tail Number
N734HF
Operator
Aeroflyin
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA20CA146

The flight instructor reported that, during a flight review, the private pilot completed five touch-and-go landings in gusting wind conditions. During the landing flare for the sixth touch-and-go landing, a strong wind gust forced the airplane out of ground effect, and the instructor called for a go-around. During the go-around, the pilot did not add full power, and the instructor took the flight controls; however, the airplane had already stalled. Subsequently, the airplane descended, impacted the left side of the runway, continued off the runway into grass, and nosed over. The right wing and vertical stabilizer sustained substantial damage. The instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunction or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to apply full engine power during the initiation of a go-around in gusting wind conditions and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at low altitude, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.

Full Narrative

The flight instructor reported that during a flight review, the private pilot had completed 6 touch and go landings, in gusty wind conditions. During the subsequent approach, while the airplane was in the landing flare, a strong wind gust forced the airplane out of ground effect, and the instructor called for a go-around. The instructor reported during the go-around, the private pilot did not add full power, and he took the flight controls, however, as he did so, the airplane was already in an aerodynamic stall. Subsequently, the airplane descended, rolled to the left, and impacted the left side of the runway, where it continued into the grass and nosed over. The right wing and vertical stabilizer sustained substantial damage. The flight instructor reported that there were no mechanical malfunction or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operations.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 EDT
Nearest AirportNorth Perry (0nm)
Runway28R
Runway Length3241 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172 N
Tail NumberN734HF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAeroflyin
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-H2AD · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 24 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 31 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 13 kt, gusting 22 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter29.81 inHg
Observation Time18:10
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data