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December 8, 2020 · Cessna 172 I · N46017
Dillon, MT
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 8, 2020
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Dillon, MT
Aircraft
Cessna 172 I (1968)
Tail Number
N46017
Operator
Ridgeview Aviation
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR21LA067
The solo student pilot reported that, while on final approach to land, he decided to initiate a go-around. He applied full power and pitched up the airplane, which then stalled and turned left about 90°. The pilot was able to recover from the stall, but the airplane was close to the ground. Subsequently he landed the airplane in an open field. The student saw an irrigation ditch ahead and attempted to become airborne again, but the airplane did not gain sufficient lift and subsequently impacted the ditch. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The student reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle attack during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot reported that, while on final approach to land, he decided to initiate a go-around. He applied full power and pitched up the airplane, which then stalled and turned left about 90°. The pilot was able to recover from the stall, but the airplane was close to the ground. Subsequently he landed the airplane in an open field. The student saw an irrigation ditch ahead and attempted to become airborne again, but the airplane did not gain sufficient lift and subsequently impacted the ditch. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The student reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:50 MST
Nearest AirportDillon Airport (0nm SE)
Runway17
Runway Length6501 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 I
Tail NumberN46017
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRidgeview Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 0-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 23 · First Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 18 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 F / 12 F
Altimeter30.34 inHg
Observation Time09:53
Weather SourceWFAC