Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172 near Watsonville, CA — 2023-01-01

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Date
2023-01-01
Location
Watsonville, CA, USA
Airport
WVI
Aircraft
CESSNA 172
Registration
N7181A
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from powerlines during a go around.

NTSB narrative

The student pilot reported that, she initiated a go around when she realized that she was low while on final approach. During the go around, the airplane struck powerlines, impacted terrain, and came to rest nose down. The right wing and the fuselage were substantially damaged. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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