Casualties unknown

1987-09-20: Cessna 170B (N473CJ) — John Vanwinkle — Washington, IN

Washington, IN, US

On September 20, 1987, a Cessna 170B (registration N473CJ) operated by John Vanwinkle was involved in an aviation accident near Washington, IN. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot returning from a personal cross-country flight aborted a landing after a crosswind gust pushed the aircraft toward trees. During the go-around, the aircraft stalled, rolled, and impacted the ground, cartwheeling in a corn field.

Incident Overview

A pilot was landing his aircraft after returning from a personal cross-country flight when he encountered a crosswind gust. According to the pilot, the gust caused the aircraft to veer strongly to the right. He decided to abort the landing and added full power for a go-around.

Go-Around and Stall

The pilot reported that the gust of wind was pushing the aircraft toward trees at the east end of the field. In an attempt to miss the trees, he pulled back on the yoke. The aircraft cleared the trees, but just as it passed over the tree line, it stalled to the right.

Impact and Damage

The pilot stated that he applied left rudder and lowered the nose, but the aircraft attempted to roll inverted and impacted the ground with the left wing first. The aircraft then cartwheeled in a corn field. The extent of damage to the aircraft was not specified in the source.

Pilot's Account

The pilot provided the details of the sequence of events, including his actions during the go-around and the subsequent stall. No other occupants or injuries were mentioned in the source.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X32041. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.