Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 177 near West Milford, NJ — 2012-06-23

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Date
2012-06-23
Location
West Milford, NJ, USA
Airport
4N1
Aircraft
CESSNA 177
Registration
N30163
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's improper full flap retraction while performing a go-around maneuver, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.

NTSB narrative

According to the pilot, the airplane bounced during the landing. He added power in an attempt to recover, but then decided to perform a go-around maneuver. He performed the go-around checklist; however, he inadvertently retracted the flaps to the zero degree, or "UP" position, instead of the required 20 degree flap position. The airplane settled onto the grass to the left of the runway and struck bushes and cement blocks located about 150 feet off the runway, which resulted in substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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