Casualties unknown

1986-04-12: Cessna 172N (N6235D) — Arizona Aviation — Mesa, AZ

Mesa, AZ, US

On April 12, 1986, a Cessna 172N (registration N6235D) operated by Arizona Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Mesa, AZ. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 11 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During a touch-and-go maneuver, the pilot lost control, causing the aircraft to depart the runway. After becoming airborne again, it impacted the ground nose and wing low.

Event Summary

The pilot lost control of the aircraft while attempting a touch-and-go maneuver. After the initial touchdown, the aircraft unexpectedly lifted off the ground again and began drifting to the right. Subsequently, the aircraft settled and touched down on the right shoulder of the runway. The pilot then observed a drainage ditch ahead and attempted to execute a go-around by adding engine power. The aircraft became airborne once more and cleared the ditch, but immediately after, it impacted the ground in a nose-low, right-wing-low attitude.

Pilot Report

In his pilot/operator accident report, the pilot noted that the aircraft was equipped with STOL wingtips. He also indicated that he had accumulated a total of 4.5 hours of flight time in this particular make and model. The pilot commented, "I think I may have stalled the aircraft."

Additional Information

No other details regarding the aircraft, 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/20001213X33313. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.