Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172F near Lowell, MI — 2015-01-19

Final reportCEN15LA111
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Date
2015-01-19
Location
Lowell, MI, USA
Airport
24C
Aircraft
CESSNA 172F
Registration
N7854U
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Go-around

Probable cause

The student pilot’s loss of airplane control during a go-around after not applying sufficient engine power.

NTSB narrative

The solo student pilot was attempting a full-stop landing. The student reported that, when he recognized that the touchdown point was too far down the runway, he initiated a go-around. He added that, during the go-around, he did not apply full power. Due to the low engine power setting, the airplane climbed very slowly. Concerned about trees off the end of the runway, the student initiated a crosswind turn at low altitude and subsequently lost control of the airplane, which then rapidly descended and impacted terrain. Examination of the airframe and engine revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Loss of control
First missed decision gate
Student could have applied full power during the go-around.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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