Nov 19, 2024
Accident
Substantial Chattanooga, TN
Injuries1 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsIMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
A partial loss of engine power due to a fouled spark plug in engine’s the No. 4 cylinder. Contributing was the flight instructor’s failure to maintain aircraft control during an attempted go-around following an unsuccessful landing approach in IMC, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
NTSB ERA25LA052