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August 3, 2023 · Cessna 172 S · N860TW
Philadelphia, PA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 3, 2023
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Aircraft
Cessna 172 S (2002)
Tail Number
N860TW
Operator
Tailwinds
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN23LA348
The pilot receiving instruction reported that while on final approach, the airspeed became slow so he lowered the airplane nose to increase the airspeed. The airplane landed firmly at the runway threshold and bounced. During the recovery from the bounce, the flight instructor commanded a go-around maneuver. During the go-around, the airplane’s nose rose high, and the airplane yawed and rolled to the left. The airplane impacted the ground alongside the runway and nosed over. Post accident examination revealed that the vertical stabilizer, rudder, empennage, and left wing sustained substantial damage. There were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot receiving instruction’s failure to maintain control during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the flight.
Full Narrative
The pilot receiving instruction reported that while on final approach, the airspeed became slow so he lowered the airplane nose to increase the airspeed. The airplane landed firmly at the runway threshold and bounced. During the recovery from the bounce, the flight instructor commanded a go-around maneuver. During the go-around, the airplane’s nose rose high, and the airplane yawed and rolled to the left. The airplane impacted the ground alongside the runway and nosed over. Post accident examination revealed that the vertical stabilizer, rudder, empennage, and left wing sustained substantial damage. There were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:52 EDT
Nearest AirportNortheast Philadelphia (0nm W)
Runway15
Runway Length4999 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 S
Tail NumberN860TW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTailwinds
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTextron Lycoming · IO-360-L2A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 34 · First Class · Minor
Crew 2Age 76 · Unknown · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 6 kt, gusting 14 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time10:54
Weather SourceWFAC