On October 3, 1982, a Cessna 172 (registration N5308D) operated by Cumulus Ltd was involved in an aviation accident near Seneca, IL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inability to clear obstacles during a go-around following a long landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A pilot attempted a go-around after landing long on a short runway but could not clear the tree line, resulting in a crash into trees beyond the runway end.
The aircraft landed on a runway with a length of 2300 feet. The touchdown occurred approximately 1000 to 1200 feet beyond the approach end of the runway. Recognizing that there was insufficient remaining distance to stop safely, the pilot initiated a go-around procedure.
During the climb-out, the pilot was unable to attain sufficient altitude to clear the trees located beyond the end of the runway. The left wing of the aircraft collided with these trees, leading to the crash.
The pilot's inability to clear obstacles during a go-around following a long landing.
A pilot attempted a go-around after landing long on a short runway but could not clear the tree line, resulting in a crash into trees beyond the runway end.
The accident on 3 Oct 1982 involved a Cessna 172, registration N5308D, operated by Cumulus Ltd, at Seneca, IL.
The pilot's inability to clear obstacles during a go-around following a long landing.
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