Casualties unknown

1987-10-10: Cessna 177A (N30590) — Stevensville, MD

Stevensville, MD, US

On October 10, 1987, a Cessna 177A (registration N30590) was involved in an aviation accident near Stevensville, MD. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A student pilot practicing touch-and-go landings made an approach at higher than normal airspeed, bounced three times, then lost control during a go-around. The aircraft crashed on the left side of the runway.

Incident Overview

A student pilot was practicing touch-and-go landings when the aircraft approached at a higher than normal airspeed. After touchdown, the aircraft bounced on the runway three times before the pilot decided to go around. During the go-around, control was lost, and the aircraft crashed on the left side of the runway.

Sequence of Events

The approach airspeed was reported as higher than normal. The initial landing was followed by three bounces. The pilot then initiated a go-around. Shortly after, the pilot stated that control was lost. The aircraft departed the runway to the left side.

Impact and Resting Position

The left wing tip made contact with the ground approximately 30 feet left of the runway edge. The propeller struck the ground soon after. The aircraft slid to a stop about 86 feet from the first point of impact.

Pilot Report

The student pilot reported that the aircraft and engine had no pre-existing problems.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X32269. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.