Pilot Debrief

Piper PA-28-181 near Dixon, IL — 2008-06-02

Final reportCHI08CA147
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Date
2008-06-02
Location
Dixon, IL, USA
Airport
C73
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-181
Registration
N2108N
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot improperly raised the flaps during the go-around, did not maintain airspeed, and stalled the airplane. The trees were a factor.

NTSB narrative

The solo student pilot reported that there was a moderate crosswind when he was attempting to land so he executed a go-around. During the go-around, he raised the flaps. He reported that taking out 2 notches of flaps caused the airplane to lose too much altitude and "the plane stalled as I pulled back on the yoke." The airplane struck several trees and impacted the ground. He reported that there were no mechanical difficulties with the airplane.

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