Casualties unknown

Student Pilot Overruns Runway After Aborted Landing and Go-Around (N53321)

Skiatook, OK, US

On August 6, 1988, a Cessna 152 (registration N53321) operated by Alpha Aviation Service was involved in an aviation accident near Skiatook, OK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's decision to abort the go-around maneuver with insufficient runway remaining to stop the aircraft safely. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A student pilot landed on the final portion of the runway, attempted a go-around, then aborted it due to insufficient remaining distance, resulting in an overrun into trees.

What happened

The incident occurred when a student pilot brought her aircraft down onto the last half of the available runway surface. Upon touchdown, she applied engine power and retracted the flaps with the intention of executing a go-around maneuver. However, during this phase, she changed her mind and decided to terminate the climb attempt.

To stop the aircraft, she reduced the throttle to idle. Unfortunately, there was not enough remaining runway distance available to bring the plane to a halt before reaching the end of the paved surface. The aircraft continued past the runway threshold, leaving the prepared ground and impacting a fence followed by nearby trees.

Probable cause

The pilot's decision to abort the go-around maneuver with insufficient runway remaining to stop the aircraft safely.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 6 Aug 1988 Cessna 152 accident near Skiatook, OK?

A student pilot landed on the final portion of the runway, attempted a go-around, then aborted it due to insufficient remaining distance, resulting in an overrun into trees.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 6 Aug 1988 involved a Cessna 152, registration N53321, operated by Alpha Aviation Service, at Skiatook, OK.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's decision to abort the go-around maneuver with insufficient runway remaining to stop the aircraft safely.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X26556. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.