N45EF

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172SS/N: 172S8982

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
NTSB Number
CEN13CA498
Location
Indianapolis, IN
Event ID
20130822X05814
Coordinates
40.030555, -86.251388
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

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

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
172S8982
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2001
Model / ICAO
172SC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172S

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SVETFUR AVIATION LLC
Address
2296 JEFFERSON DAVIS HWY
City
CAMDEN
State / Zip Code
SC 29020-8423
Country
United States

Analysis

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.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN13CA498