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November 20, 2023 · Cessna 172N · N739MK
Blairstown, NJ
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 20, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Blairstown, NJ
Aircraft
Cessna 172N (1978)
Tail Number
N739MK
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA24LA048
The flight instructor and the student pilot were practicing a simulated loss of engine power landing procedure. When the airplane was over the runway, it began to “excessively” float and the instructor told the student to go-around. The student added full power and pulled back on the control yoke to initiate the go-around. The instructor said the airplane almost immediately banked toward the left of the runway. He immediately took over the controls and attempted to recover from the situation; however, he said that he was unable to overpower the student’s excessive input and the airplane impacted the ground resulting in substantial damage to the right wing. The instructor reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot’s improper control inputs and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of control during an attempted go-around.
Full Narrative
The flight instructor and the student pilot were practicing a simulated loss of engine power landing procedure. When the airplane was over the runway, it began to “excessively” float and the instructor told the student to go-around. The student added full power and pulled back on the control yoke to initiate the go-around. The instructor said the airplane almost immediately banked toward the left of the runway. He immediately took over the controls and attempted to recover from the situation; however, he said that he was unable to overpower the student’s excessive input and the airplane impacted the ground resulting in substantial damage to the right wing. The instructor reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:17 EST
Nearest AirportBlairstown (0nm SSE)
Runway7
Runway Length3112 ft
Runway Width70 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN739MK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2J · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 21 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 21 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 9 kt, gusting 16 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 F / 21 F
Altimeter30.36 inHg
Observation Time09:54
Weather SourceWFAC