Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary NYC88LA136

LYONS, NY, USA

Aircraft #1

N7982L

Beech A23-24

Analysis

THE AIRCRAFT CRASHED DURING A LANDING GO AROUND AT THE PILOT'S PRIVATE AIRSTRIP. HE STATED THAT HE MISSED THE FIRST APPROACH AND ON THE GO AROUND THE AIRCRAFT STALLED, FAILED TO GAIN ALTITUDE AND CRASHED IN THE FIELD. WITNESSES STATED THE PILOT HAD MADE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO LAND PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT. THEY ALSO STATED THE PILOT WAS ATTEMPTING TO LAND TO THE NORTH WITH WINDS BLOWING FROM A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION AT 10 TO 15 MPH.

Probable Cause and Findings

PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED DURING HIS GO AROUND.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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