Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 120 near Harlan, IA — 2018-05-16

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Date
2018-05-16
Location
Harlan, IA, USA
Airport
HNR
Aircraft
CESSNA 120
Registration
N77273
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s late go-around during a bounced landing, which led to an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.

NTSB narrative

The pilot flew a visual approach to a 1,712-ft-long by 120-ft-wide turf runway. During touchdown, the airplane bounced and the pilot "felt out of control." The pilot executed a late go-around, during which the airplane struck a fence at the end of the airport property. Then, due to approaching trees, the pilot attempted to make a turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. The airplane subsequently impacted terrain and came to rest inverted, which damaged the tail.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 3 docket documents
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Docket documents3

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