Cessna 172
Phoenix, AZ — June 28, 2019
Event Information
| Date | June 28, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA375 |
| Event ID | 20190628X64031 |
| Location | Phoenix, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.68833, -112.08250 |
| Airport | Phoenix Deer Valley |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | 172 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot's improper landing flare and failure to maintain the runway heading, which resulted in the loss of airplane control, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a go-around with a crosswind, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent impact with a pole.
Full Narrative
The flight instructor reported that, the student pilot was making a soft field landing, the airplane's nose was high and the student chose to go-around prior to touch down. The airplane did not climb and drifted to the left. The instructor assumed control of the airplane, attempted to correct by pitching the nose down, added full power, and decreased flaps to 20°. The airplane did not climb or accelerate and continued to drift left. Subsequently, the airplane touched down and bounced in the gravel infield, entered the ramp area and impacted a light pole.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right and left wing.
The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The airport's automated weather observation station reported that, about 20 minutes after the accident, the wind was from 180° at 4 knots. The airplane was landing runway 7L.
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.