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May 18, 2026 · Cessna 172S · N5114Z
Harrison, NY
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 18, 2026
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Harrison, NY
Aircraft
Cessna 172S (2009)
Tail Number
N5114Z
Operator
Academy of Aviation
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA26LA209
The flight instructor and student pilot reported that they were conducting a soft field takeoff when the student pilot applied excessive aft control yoke input, and the stall warning horn sounded. The flight instructor directed the student pilot to release some back pressure and pushed forward on the control yoke, which lowered the pitch attitude of the airplane. Subsequently, the student pilot aggressively reapplied what he thought was the appropriate amount of aft control yoke input and the airplane pitched up. The flight instructor attempted to correct for the excessive pitch up; however, she was unable to overpower the student pilot. The airplane stalled, rolled to the left and impacted the ground sustaining substantial damage to the fuselage and vertical stabilizer.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot’s excessive pitch up attitude during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.
Full Narrative
The flight instructor and student pilot reported that they were conducting a soft field takeoff when the student pilot applied excessive aft control yoke input, and the stall warning horn sounded. The flight instructor directed the student pilot to release some back pressure and pushed forward on the control yoke, which lowered the pitch attitude of the airplane. Subsequently, the student pilot aggressively reapplied what he thought was the appropriate amount of aft control yoke input and the airplane pitched up. The flight instructor attempted to correct for the excessive pitch up; however, she was unable to overpower the student pilot. The airplane stalled, rolled to the left and impacted the ground sustaining substantial damage to the fuselage and vertical stabilizer.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:25 EDT
Nearest AirportWestchester County (0nm SE)
Runway11
Runway Length4451 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172S
Tail NumberN5114Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAcademy of Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-L2A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 21 · First Class · Minor
Crew 2Age 26 · First Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 10 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.14 inHg
Observation Time14:00
Weather SourceWFAC