Casualties unknown

1985-07-15: Cessna 320F (N90HC) — Rapid City, SD

Rapid City, SD, US

On July 15, 1985, a Cessna 320F (registration N90HC) was involved in an aviation accident near Rapid City, SD. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot reported not recalling touchdown during a VFR landing. After drifting left of centerline, he initiated a go-around, applied full power, and rotated. The aircraft stalled and the pilot raised the flaps. Impact surprised him as he believed he had sufficient ground clearance.

Incident Summary

An aircraft crashed during an attempted VFR go-around. The pilot stated that he did not recall touching down and believed he was 'floating' during the approach. When the aircraft began drifting left of the runway centerline, the pilot initiated a go-around.

Pilot Account

The pilot reported that he applied full power and rotated the aircraft. He remembered the airplane stalling and recalled 'milking' the flaps up. The pilot said the impact came as a complete surprise to him because he thought he had sufficient ground clearance.

Context

The accident occurred during a VFR (Visual Flight Rules) operation. The pilot's description indicates an unintentional stall during the go-around maneuver. No further details about the aircraft type, registration, location, or injuries were provided in the source.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001214X37083. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.