N7892G

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 172LS/N: 17259592

Accident Details

Date
Friday, August 30, 2013
NTSB Number
ERA13CA392
Location
McComb, MS
Event ID
20130903X11238
Coordinates
31.178333, -90.471946
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during approach to landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N7892G
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17259592
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1970
Model / ICAO
172LC172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MUELLER-ROSSINI MARCUS KAI
Address
5031 MARRAGANSETT AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
SAN DIEGO
State / Zip Code
CA 92107
Country
United States

Analysis

The student pilot was performing a solo cross country flight, and following a successful landing and departure from the first destination airport, approached the second destination airport. The final approach to the runway appeared normal until reaching the runway threshold and the stall warning horn sounded. Beyond that point the pilot could not recall what happened next. The pilot’s next recollection was of the airplane approaching a small rise off the left side of the runway. The airplane subsequently impacted the ground, which “knocked [the pilot] out.” An examination of the airplane following the accident revealed substantial damage to both wings and the firewall. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA13CA392