Probable cause
The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the takeoff phase of a touch and go landing.
NTSB analysis
The student pilot reported that, while on final for a touch and go landing, the airplane was a bit high, but with plenty of runway remaining. The airplane touched down and bounced twice. The student pilot elected to go around. During the go around the left horizontal stabilator struck a runway light which resulted in substantial damage. The student pilot continued to fly the traffic pattern and subsequently landed without further incident. The student pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operations.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN22LA409 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Aug 31, 2022
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Eden Prairie, Minnesota
- Nearest airport
- Flying Cloud (KFCM)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Beech C23
- N-number
- N6628J
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1979
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.