Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) final-report accident NCAT /2012/10/04/F

On 4th of October 2012, Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) was notified by the Nigerian
College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) Zaria, of the serious incident involving a Tampico
Club TB 9 aircraft, with registration 5N-CBE belonging to NCAT, which occurred at Zaria
Aerodrome. A team of investigators were dispatched to assess the aircraft and the incident site on 5th October 2012.
At 1201hrs, the student pilot (SP) took off from runway 24 and carried out four “touch and go” landings as part of a “Consolidated Solo Circuit and Landing” exercise. On the fifth circuit, the SP notified Tower of the intention to make a “full stop” landing. On this approach the SP came in with excess speed, the aircraft ballooned and a go around was executed.