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Aircraft Collides with Trees and Fence After Go-Around (N56772)

Ft. Bragg, CA, US

On October 10, 1982, a Boeing A75 (registration N56772) operated by Michael Marble was involved in an aviation accident near Ft. Bragg, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's decision to limit throttle during a go-around due to noise sensitivity concerns, which resulted in inadequate climb performance and subsequent collision with terrain and obstacles. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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The pilot initiated a go-around to correct a high approach but struck trees and a fence after limiting throttle due to noise concerns.

What happened

The pilot reported that the aircraft was long and fast on his landing approach, so he decided to go around. Due to a noise sensitivity problem in the area, he elected not to use full throttle. Subsequently, the aircraft hit the tops of trees at the end of the runway. After hitting the trees, the aircraft began to settle, then hit additional trees, a fence and telephone line.

The investigation

The pilot reported that he was long and fast on his landing approach, so he decided to go around. Due to a noise sensitivity problem in the area, he elected not to use full throttle. Subsequently, the aircraft hit the tops of trees at the end of the runway. After hitting the trees, the aircraft began to settle, then hit additional trees, a fence and telephone line.

Findings

The pilot reported that he was long and fast on his landing approach, so he decided to go around. Due to a noise sensitivity problem in the area, he elected not to use full throttle. Subsequently, the aircraft hit the tops of trees at the end of the runway. After hitting the trees, the aircraft began to settle, then hit additional trees, a fence and telephone line.

Probable cause

The pilot's decision to limit throttle during a go-around due to noise sensitivity concerns, which resulted in inadequate climb performance and subsequent collision with terrain and obstacles.
Loss of control in flight

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 Oct 1982 Boeing A75 accident near Ft. Bragg, CA?

The pilot initiated a go-around to correct a high approach but struck trees and a fence after limiting throttle due to noise concerns.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Oct 1982 involved a Boeing A75, registration N56772, operated by Michael Marble, at Ft. Bragg, CA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's decision to limit throttle during a go-around due to noise sensitivity concerns, which resulted in inadequate climb performance and subsequent collision with terrain and obstacles.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020917X04882. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.