Pilot Debrief

STEPHEN L KRUER SUPERSTOL near Floyds Knobs, IN — 2021-07-27

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Date
2021-07-27
Location
Floyds Knobs, IN, USA
Airport
PRIV
Aircraft
STEPHEN L KRUER SUPERSTOL
Registration
N852SK
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the trees during a go-around.

NTSB narrative

During the final approach the pilot thought that he was too high to land safely, so he executed a go-around. During the climb out, the pilot felt a thump and the airplane turned about 90° and “mushed into the tree tops.” The airplane subsequently nosed into the ground, which resulted in substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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