Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CEN13CA498

Indianapolis, IN, USA

Aircraft #1

N45EF

CESSNA 172S

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

During the landing flare, about 2-4 feet above the runway, the right wing dropped. The pilot advanced the throttle full forward and attempted a go-around. During the go-around the airspeed decreased below 40 knots, the airplane stalled, and landed hard. The right main landing gear collapsed which resulted in substantial damage to the firewall and fuselage. The pilot reported that the accident could have been prevented by closely monitoring and maintaining an airspeed above the stall speed.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's inadequate monitoring on the airplane's airspeed during the go-around, resulting in a stall.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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