Summary
On March 16, 2007, a Cessna 172E (N5759t) was involved in an incident near Pleasanton, KS. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around. Contributing factors were the gusts and crosswinds.
According to the pilot, he was landing at his private grass airstrip. After examining the wind sock, which was indicating "at least 15 knots," he decided to execute a go-around due to the strong gusty crosswinds. The pilot said that during the go-around attempt, a gust of wind prevented the airplane from climbing and it began to descend. The airplane struck a tree with its left wing and spun around striking another tree. The airplane came to rest nose down between the trees. A post-accident examination of the airplane showed both wings and engine cowling crushed aft.
This incident is documented in NTSB report DEN07CA076. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5759t.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around. Contributing factors were the gusts and crosswinds.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
According to the pilot, he was landing at his private grass airstrip. After examining the wind sock, which was indicating "at least 15 knots," he decided to execute a go-around due to the strong gusty crosswinds. The pilot said that during the go-around attempt, a gust of wind prevented the airplane from climbing and it began to descend. The airplane struck a tree with its left wing and spun around striking another tree. The airplane came to rest nose down between the trees. A post-accident examination of the airplane showed both wings and engine cowling crushed aft.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DEN07CA076