Accident Details
Date
Sunday, March 17, 2013
NTSB Number
WPR13CA152
Location
Gila Bend, AZ
Event ID
20130317X01449
Coordinates
32.956111, -112.670829
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N5802J
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17273839
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
ZULUFT LLC
Address
1611 N HOWARD BLVD
Status
Deregistered
City
TUCSON
State / Zip Code
AZ 85716-3226
Country
United States
Analysis
The student pilot reported that while 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 about 178 feet left of the runway, and subsequently impacted the ground. Post accident examination revealed damage to the engine firewall and wings. The student pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR13CA152