Casualties unknown

1988-05-18: Cessna 172N (N4675G) — Stramel Aviation — Plano, TX

Plano, TX, US

On May 18, 1988, a Cessna 172N (registration N4675G) operated by Stramel Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Plano, TX. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 9 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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

A student pilot, returning from practice, attempted a landing in gusty crosswind conditions. After touchdown, the airplane drifted left off the runway. During a go-around, the airplane became nose-high with an extreme left bank. The pilot released back pressure and let the aircraft descend to the ground with left wing and nose low.

Incident Summary

A student pilot was returning from practice in the local area and attempted a landing with a left quartering headwind accompanied by wind gusts. After touchdown, the airplane began to float and drifted to the left, departing the runway surface. The pilot then initiated a go-around.

Sequence of Events

During the go-around, the airplane attained a nose-high attitude with an extreme left bank. The pilot reported that the nose began to level, and he observed the aircraft heading toward telephone poles and wires. He stated that he did not apply further back pressure and allowed the airplane to descend to the ground with the left wing and nose low.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X25700. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.