Casualties unknown

Go-Around Stall After Landing Float (N318MV)

Lander, WY, US

On August 6, 1983, a Cessna TU206G (registration N318MV) was involved in an aviation accident near Lander, WY. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot reported that during a landing with full flaps, the aircraft touched down, floated back into the air, then stalled during a go-around and crashed left of the runway, striking a utility pole and a parked tractor-trailer.

Landing and Float

The pilot reported that during a landing with full flaps, the aircraft touched down on the runway. After touchdown, the aircraft 'floated' back into the air, reaching an altitude of about 5 feet above the runway.

Go-Around Maneuver

In response to the float, the pilot elected to perform a go-around and applied full power. As power was applied, the aircraft pitched up and to the left, and began to travel leftwards. The pilot used rudder to control the roll but did not lower the nose, despite using electric trim. The pilot raised the flaps 10 degrees, then lowered them again when he believed the airspeed was too low.

Stall and Crash

Subsequently, the aircraft stalled and crashed to the left of the runway. After impacting the ground, the aircraft slid into a utility pole that was lying on the ground and then into a parked tractor-trailer.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 6 Aug 1983 Cessna TU206G accident near Lander, WY?

A pilot reported that during a landing with full flaps, the aircraft touched down, floated back into the air, then stalled during a go-around and crashed left of the runway, striking a utility pole and a parked tractor-trailer.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 6 Aug 1983 involved a Cessna TU206G, registration N318MV, at Lander, WY.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X44105. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.