On April 4, 1984, a Cessna 172N (registration N733KM) operated by Midlands Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Winnsboro, SC. 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.
An aircraft attempting a precautionary landing due to fuel gauge readings struck a barbed wire fence during a go-around, continuing into trees after a second ground contact.
What happened
The aircraft was conducting a precautionary landing because the fuel gauges were indicating 'empty'. Following touchdown the pilot saw a barbed wire fence and attempted a go-around & struck the fence. After making ground contact a second time the aircraft continued through another barbed wire fence, across a paved road & into some trees.
The investigation
The investigation revealed that the aircraft struck a barbed wire fence during an attempt to execute a go-around after initial touchdown. Subsequent ground contact occurred with a second fence before the aircraft came to rest in trees.
Findings
Contributing factors included the indication of empty fuel gauges and the decision to attempt a go-around after touching down near obstacles.
What happened in the 4 Apr 1984 Cessna 172N accident near Winnsboro, SC?
An aircraft attempting a precautionary landing due to fuel gauge readings struck a barbed wire fence during a go-around, continuing into trees after a second ground contact.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 4 Apr 1984 involved a Cessna 172N, registration N733KM, operated by Midlands Aviation, at Winnsboro, SC.
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