Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172N near Gila Bend, AZ — 2013-03-17

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Date
2013-03-17
Location
Gila Bend, AZ, USA
Airport
E63
Aircraft
CESSNA 172N
Registration
N5802J
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around.

NTSB narrative

The student pilot reported that while he was attempting to land the airplane, it drifted left, and he decided to execute a go-around. During the go-around, the airplane struck a tree located left of the runway then impacted the ground. Postaccident examination revealed substantial damage to the engine firewall and wings. The student pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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