N75765

Substantial
Minor

Cessna 172S/N: 17267934

Accident Details

Date
Monday, April 20, 2020
NTSB Number
WPR20CA125
Location
Yakima, WA
Event ID
20200419X13127
Coordinates
46.773056, -120.440551
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to attain sufficient altitude during a go-around, which resulted in impact with hilly terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N75765
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17267934
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
172C172
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
YAKIMA AERO CLUB
Address
PO BOX 1704
Status
Deregistered
City
YAKIMA
State / Zip Code
WA 98907-1704
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that he elected to conduct a low approach over the private airstrip to familiarize himself with the area. He approached the airstrip from the north and entered a left base. After turning final, the airplane was on a stabilized approach. About 20 ft above the airstrip he applied full power, pitched the nose up, and retracted the flaps. The airplane would not gain altitude and the uphill elevation of the airstrip was quickly rising. The airplane narrowly cleared the hill at the end of the airstrip, but continued to lose altitude. The airplane touched down, went over an embankment and nosed over, coming to rest inverted. The airplane's fuselage and wings were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine 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# WPR20CA125