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February 22, 2021 · Piper PA-28-181 · N885AC

Fort Pierce, FL

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 22, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Fort Pierce, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-181 (2020)
Tail Number
N885AC
Operator
Ari Ben Aviator
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA21LA139

The pilot under instruction was undergoing a stage check. On what was to be the last landing, the pilot was to perform a short field landing. As the airplane approached the runway, the pilot initiated the landing flare too high. The stall warning horn annunciated, and the flight instructor instructed the pilot to execute a go around. However, the pilot did not add power, so the flight instructor took over the flight controls, and added full power. The flight instructor tried to recover, but the airplane entered an aerodynamic stall, started turning into the wind, and directional control of the airplane was lost. The airplane then started descending and yawing to the right, and the airplane touched down hard coming to rest on the grass off the right side of the runway. The airplane’s left wing and stabilator were substantially damaged.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot under instruction’s improper landing flare and attempted go-around which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.

Full Narrative

The pilot under instruction was undergoing a stage check. On what was to be the last landing, the pilot was to perform a short field landing. As the airplane approached the runway, the pilot initiated the landing flare too high. The stall warning horn annunciated, and the flight instructor instructed the pilot to execute a go around. However, the pilot did not add power, so the flight instructor took over the flight controls, and added full power. The flight instructor tried to recover, but the airplane entered an aerodynamic stall, started turning into the wind, and directional control of the airplane was lost. The airplane then started descending and yawing to the right, and the airplane touched down hard coming to rest on the grass off the right side of the runway. The airplane’s left wing and stabilator were substantially damaged.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:57 EST
Nearest AirportTreasure Coast Intl (1.2nm WNW)
Runway10L/
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-28-181
Tail NumberN885AC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAri Ben Aviator
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4M · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 29 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 32 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3700 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.23 inHg
Observation Time09:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data