Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 152 near Ardmore, OK — 2012-05-21

Final reportCEN12LA314
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Date
2012-05-21
Location
Ardmore, OK, USA
Airport
1F0
Aircraft
CESSNA 152
Registration
N6102Q
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Approach

Probable cause

The student pilot's improper configuration of the airplane flaps during an aborted landing, which resulted in an inadequate climb rate and subsequent collision with trees.

NTSB narrative

The student pilot landed at the wrong airport during a solo flight. He aborted the landing and initiated a climb; however, he left the flaps fully extended. Because of the drag due to the flap extension, the airplane could not climb sufficiently to avoid trees at the departure end of the runway and impacted the trees.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Human factors
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have confirmed his position before attempting to land.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 5 docket documents
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Docket documents5

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