Casualties unknown

Cessna 172 pilot loses control during go-around, strikes tree (N99144)

Marietta, OK, US

On September 5, 1988, a Cessna 172P (registration N99144) operated by Qualiflight Training was involved in an aviation accident near Marietta, OK. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A Cessna 172 experienced a hard landing and subsequent go-around before striking a tree and flipping into a parking lot. The pilot survived the incident.

What happened

The pilot elected to land on runway 17 despite wind conditions from 300 degrees at 6 knots. During the second go-around, the airplane's left wing struck a tree located approximately 30 feet above the ground. The aircraft ended up inverted in a parking lot.

The investigation

The pilot stated he had landed at this airport about eight times prior to the accident.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 5 Sept 1988 Cessna 172P accident near Marietta, OK?

A Cessna 172 experienced a hard landing and subsequent go-around before striking a tree and flipping into a parking lot. The pilot survived the incident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 5 Sept 1988 involved a Cessna 172P, registration N99144, operated by Qualiflight Training, at Marietta, OK.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X26832. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.