Cessna Aircraft Co 162 N6003F accident near Livermore, California

Probable cause

The flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and abnormal contact with the runway. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s improper landing flare and go-around.

NTSB analysis

The flight instructor of the airplane reported that, during the landing flare, the student pilot flared too high. The flight instructor directed the student pilot to initiate a go-around. The student pilot raised the airplane’s nose but did not advance the throttle to takeoff power. The flight instructor assumed control of the airplane, applied full power, and retracted the flaps to 25°. Subsequently, the airplane aerodynamically stalled and impacted the runway surface, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing and empennage.

The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR24LA163 for the full record.