N72536

Substantial
None

Cessna 120S/N: 9706

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, May 24, 2020
NTSB Number
ANC20CA054
Location
Gulkana, AK
Event ID
20200601X73939
Coordinates
62.189998, -144.875830
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed during final approach to landing, and his subsequent failure to attain sufficient altitude to clear trees during an attempted go-around.  

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
9706
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
120C120
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
120

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SUTTON AIRCRAFT SALVAGE LLC
Address
PO BOX 2731
City
PALMER
State / Zip Code
AK 99645-2731
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC20CA054