N5443Q

Substantial
None

CESSNA 150LS/N: 15073343

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, January 15, 2015
NTSB Number
ERA15CA101
Location
Stow, MA
Event ID
20150115X71911
Coordinates
42.460556, -71.517776
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The flight instructor's delayed remedial action in response to the student pilot's improper go-around, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack, experiencing an aerodynamic stall, and impacting a parked airplane.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N5443Q
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15073343
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1972
Model / ICAO
150LC150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
802 HURT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
BLOOMBURG
State / Zip Code
TX 75556-2620
Country
United States

Analysis

The flight instructor (CFI) stated that the student pilot flared the airplane too high while on approach for landing, and he instructed her to conduct a go-around. The student responded by applying engine power, but did not lower the airplane's nose. The CFI assumed control of the airplane "too late," and the airplane subsequently stalled and impacted an unoccupied airplane parked near the runway, resulting in substantial damage. The CFI reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies of the airplane or engine 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# ERA15CA101