# NTSB ERA12CA396: Cessna 150M, N9119U, Gulf Shores, AL, June 14, 2012 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: June 14, 2012, 17:30 local (22:30 UTC) - Place: Gulf Shores, AL - Coordinates: 30.289443, -87.671669 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=30.2894&lon=-87.6717&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Approach](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/500) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Approach-VFR go-around: Aerodynamic stall/spin](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/241) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 2 uninjured - Status: Completed, report September 13, 2012 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: Eastern Region Aviation - Parties: FAA/FSDO - NTSB case key (mKey): 83982 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=ERA12CA396 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/83982/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=83982 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA396 ## Probable cause The student pilot's improper flight control inputs and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during the attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Action: incorrect action performance](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041015): Personnel issues › Action/decision · Student/instructed pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Cessna 150M, 4 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041015/cases.md?model=2071830), [All aircraft, 1,386 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041015/cases.md) - [Action: delayed action](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041025): Personnel issues › Action/decision · Instructor/check pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Cessna 150M, 3 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041025/cases.md?model=2071830), [All aircraft, 894 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041025/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Landing-flare/touchdown: Hard landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/092); cases with it: [Cessna 150M, 8 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/092/sequence.md?model=2071830), [All aircraft, 2,102 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/092/sequence.md) - [Approach-VFR go-around: Aerodynamic stall/spin](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/241) (defining event); cases with it: [Cessna 150M, 9 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/241/sequence.md?model=2071830), [All aircraft, 1,529 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/241/sequence.md) ## Analysis The flight instructor stated that he and the student pilot were returning to the airport at the conclusion of a local flight. The student conducted the landing approach, and the airplane touched down "hard" on the runway, which resulted in a bounced landing. The flight instructor directed the student to apply full engine power and initiate a go-around. After increasing engine power, the student continued to pull back on the control yoke and the airplane subsequently stalled at an altitude of about 50 feet above the ground. The flight instructor responded by applying forward elevator and right rudder, but the airplane impacted the runway, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing and engine firewall. The flight instructor stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane. ## Factual narrative The certificated flight instructor (CFI) stated that he and the student pilot were returning to the airport at the conclusion of a local flight. The student conducted the landing approach, and the airplane touched down "hard" on the runway, resulting in a bounced landing. The CFI directed the student to apply full engine power and initiate a go-around. After increasing engine power, the student continued to pull back on the control yoke and the airplane subsequently stalled at an altitude about 50 feet above the ground. The CFI responded by applying forward elevator and right rudder, but the airplane impacted the runway, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing and engine firewall. The CFI stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N9119U](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N9119U-2018-01-29), registration cancelled 2018-01-29, S/N 15078070, built 1976 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: CESSNA 150M - Registry model: [Cessna 150M](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-150m) (registry code 2071830) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental 0-200 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-0-200-series) (registry code 17020, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 15078070 - Airframe hours: 10563 - Engines: CONT MOTOR O-200 SERIES 100 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Instructional, Part 91 - Operator: Galdieri Aviation, doing business as Trident Aircraft - Registered owner: Kandrach Aircraft Leasing LLC - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Utility; Standard, Normal - Last inspection: 100 hour, April 4, 2012 - Departed: JKA, Gulf Shores, AL - Destination: JKA, Gulf Shores, AL - Airport: JKA, Jack Edwards Airport, runway 27, 6,962 × 100 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Flight instructor; age 29; injuries: none; commercial, flight instructor; airplane ratings: multi-engine land, single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 1, without waivers/limitations; last flight review January 2, 2012; seat: right; flight hours: 1,359 total, 79 in this make and model, 1,250 as pilot in command, 226 in the last 90 days, 58 in the last 30 days, 2 in the last 24 hours - Student pilot; age 23; injuries: none; student; medical: class 3, without waivers/limitations; seat: left; flight hours: 11 total, 11 in this make and model, 11 in the last 90 days, 11 in the last 30 days ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 360° at 4 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 86 °F, dew point 70 °F - Altimeter: 29.98 inHg - Observed at: JKA ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20120614012679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120614012679A), Jun 14, 2012: Cessna 150M, Gulf Shores, AL, Substantial damage. On June 14, 2012, N9119U, a Cessna 150, was on a training flight for a certificated 141 pilot school. After approximately 1 hour of flight training maneuvers,… ## Docket (3 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on July 20, 2012, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=83982. 4.6 MB in all. - Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 2.1 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40371868&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Redacted.PDF - Memorandum for Record - FAA Inspector (item 2, .PDF, 84 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40371884&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Memorandum%20for%20Record%20-%20FAA%20Inspector-Master.PDF - Photo 1 - Wing Damage (Courtesy of FAA) (item 3, .PDF, 2.4 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40371869&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Photo%201%20-%20Wing%20Damage%20(Courtesy%20of%20FAA)-Master.PDF From the NTSB's public API. 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