Casualties unknown

1988-05-08: Beech A23-24 (N7982L) — Gerald Belcher — Lyons, NY

Lyons, NY, US

On May 8, 1988, a Beech A23-24 (registration N7982L) operated by Gerald Belcher was involved in an aviation accident near Lyons, NY. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED DURING HIS GO AROUND. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot reported that his aircraft stalled and failed to gain altitude during a go-around after a missed approach at his private airstrip. Witnesses observed multiple landing attempts and a tailwind.

Accident Narrative

According to the pilot, the accident occurred during a landing go-around at his private airstrip. He stated that he had missed the first approach, and while executing the go-around, the aircraft stalled, failed to gain altitude, and subsequently crashed in a field. No further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, or occupants were provided in the source.

Witness Accounts

Witnesses reported that the pilot had made several attempts to land prior to the accident. They also noted that the pilot was attempting to land to the north, while winds were blowing from a southerly direction at 10 to 15 mph. The source does not specify whether the wind conditions were considered a factor in the accident.

Additional Context

The source does not indicate any injuries, fatalities, or damage to property other than the aircraft crashing in the field. No information about time of day, weather characterization, or air traffic control involvement is available. The pilot's private airstrip was the location of the attempted landing.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X25798. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.