Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 150F near Genoa, IL — 2023-05-18

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Date
2023-05-18
Location
Genoa, IL, USA
Airport
30IS
Aircraft
CESSNA 150F
Registration
N6840F
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported, that while landing, a “huge downdraft hit the plane” and “dropped the plane quickly and very low.” She attempted a go-around; however, the airplane was not “able to generate enough lift”, and she lost control. The airplane landed in the grass next to the runway, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing. She also recalled hearing the stall warning before contacting the ground. The pilot reported a loss of electrical power to the radios. She added there were no anomalies or malfunctions with respect to the flight controls or engine that would have precluded a normal go-around maneuver.

NTSB coding

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