Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172P near Kankakee, IL — 2015-02-21

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Date
2015-02-21
Location
Kankakee, IL, USA
Airport
KIKK
Aircraft
CESSNA 172P
Registration
N54974
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot's improper flight control inputs resulting in the loss of control during the landing flare.

NTSB narrative

The flight instructor and student pilot were practicing landings to a full stop. During the 6th landing, the student pilot over controlled the airplane during the landing flare. The flight instructor attempted to correct the flight control inputs; however, he was unable to overcome the strength of the student pilot on the flight controls. The airplane struck a bank of snow on the left side of the runway and nosed over. The left wing and fuselage were substantially damaged. The flight instructor reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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