CESSNA 172S
Indianapolis, IN — August 21, 2013
Event Information
| Date | August 21, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN13CA498 |
| Event ID | 20130822X05814 |
| Location | Indianapolis, IN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.03056, -86.25139 |
| Airport | Indianapolis Executive |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172S |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate monitoring on the airplane's airspeed during the go-around, resulting in a stall.
Full Narrative
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.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.