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Stall during go-around results in vineyard impact (N95714)

Exeter, CA, US

On October 8, 1982, a Cessna 182Q (registration N95714) operated by Lee R. Munger was involved in an aviation accident near Exeter, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the go-around, which resulted in a stall and subsequent impact with arbors in a vineyard. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot attempted a go-around after a low pass, but the aircraft stalled shortly after lift-off due to low airspeed and struck arbors in a nearby vineyard.

What happened

The pilot reported that the windsock was limp during a low pass made after arrival. The aircraft became airborne again after touchdown. The pilot elected to go around, but after lift-off, the stall warning horn sounded and the nose was lowered to gain airspeed. The aircraft then struck arbors in a vineyard and nosed over.

The investigation

The investigation revealed that the windsock was limp at the time of the low pass. The pilot reported that the stall warning horn sounded after lift-off during the go-around maneuver. The nose was lowered to gain airspeed, but the aircraft struck arbors in a vineyard and nosed over.

Findings

  • Limp windsock indicating calm or light winds at the time of the low pass.
  • Stall warning horn activated shortly after lift-off during the go-around.
  • Nose lowered by the pilot to gain airspeed, but insufficient altitude was available.
  • Impact with arbors in a vineyard followed by a nosedown attitude.

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the go-around, which resulted in a stall and subsequent impact with arbors in a vineyard.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 8 Oct 1982 Cessna 182Q accident near Exeter, CA?

A pilot attempted a go-around after a low pass, but the aircraft stalled shortly after lift-off due to low airspeed and struck arbors in a nearby vineyard.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 8 Oct 1982 involved a Cessna 182Q, registration N95714, operated by Lee R. Munger, at Exeter, CA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the go-around, which resulted in a stall and subsequent impact with arbors in a vineyard.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020917X04840. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.