Summary
On August 21, 2013, a Cessna 172S (N45EF) was involved in an incident near Indianapolis, IN. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's inadequate monitoring on the airplane's airspeed during the go-around, resulting in a stall.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN13CA498. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N45EF.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's inadequate monitoring on the airplane's airspeed during the go-around, resulting in a stall.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
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