ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 356234
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| Date: | Thursday 20 February 1997 |
| Time: | 15:30 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 172M |
| Owner/operator: | Michael Donahue |
| Registration: | N9987V |
| MSN: | 17264605 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 7290 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-E2D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Brooksville, FL -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Training |
| Departure airport: | St Petersburg, FL (KPIE) |
| (KBKV) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The flight instructor (CFI) stated that a maximum performance/short field takeoff was being attempted. During takeoff, the airplane lifted off at the power-on stall speed, 35 knots, and climbed to approximately 30 feet above the ground. At 30 feet, the 'airplane began to mush', and the certified flight instructor (CFI) took the controls. Although he maintained full power, the airplane continued to descend and slowly turn to the left. According to a witness, the airplane stalled and drifted left in a strong crosswind. The CFI reported the winds were from approximately 120 degrees at 10 knots. Rescue personnel commented the winds were from the south.
Probable Cause: inadequate supervision by the flight instructor (CFI), and his failure to ensure that adequate airspeed was obtained/maintained, which resulted in a stall and collision with the ground. The crosswind was a related factor.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ATL97LA043
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2024 20:25 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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