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June 6, 2022 · Cessna 172 M · N29501

Westminster, MD

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 6, 2022
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Westminster, MD
Aircraft
Cessna 172 M (1974)
Tail Number
N29501
Operator
Clearview Flying Club
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA22LA263

The flight instructor reported that during a dual training flight with a student pilot, they returned to their base airport and practiced two landings without incident. During the third landing, the student pilot applied too much elevator back pressure in the landing flare, and the instructor stated “power.” Subsequently, the student pilot applied full power to go-around, instead of a “slight amount of power” which was what the flight instructor expected. After the application of full power, the airplane drifted beyond the right side of the runway, was near the aerodynamic stall speed, and was approaching trees ahead. The flight instructor reported that she “eventually” was able to take the flight controls, where she reduced power to idle, lowered the nose of the airplane, and landed in a down sloping grass area beyond the end of the runway. During the runway excursion, the airplane impacted trees, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage. Neither pilot reported any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation with the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

The student pilot’s loss of control during a go-around and the delayed remedial action initiated by the flight instructor, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with trees.

Full Narrative

The flight instructor reported that during a dual training flight with a student pilot, they returned to their base airport and practiced two landings without incident. During the third landing, the student pilot applied too much elevator back pressure in the landing flare, and the instructor stated “power.” Subsequently, the student pilot applied full power to go-around, instead of a “slight amount of power” which was what the flight instructor expected. After the application of full power, the airplane drifted beyond the right side of the runway, was near the aerodynamic stall speed, and was approaching trees ahead. The flight instructor reported that she “eventually” was able to take the flight controls, where she reduced power to idle, lowered the nose of the airplane, and landed in a down sloping grass area beyond the end of the runway. During the runway excursion, the airplane impacted trees, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage. Neither pilot reported any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation with the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:20 EDT
Nearest AirportClearview Airpark (0nm N)
Runway14
Runway Length1840 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172 M
Tail NumberN29501
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorClearview Flying Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 31 · First Class · Minor
Crew 2Age 34 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 10 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48 F
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time16:15
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data