Casualties unknown

Aircraft crashes into trees during go-around attempt on final approach (N3112Z)

Mayville, NY, US

On October 1, 1988, a Piper PA-22-150 (registration N3112Z) operated by John C.hagman was involved in an aviation accident near Mayville, NY. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around maneuver, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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An aircraft encountered turbulence while on short final for landing and began settling over trees near the end of the runway, leading to a crash.

What happened

The flight was conducting a landing approach when it encountered significant turbulence while positioned on short final for the runway. As the aircraft descended toward the airport environment, it began to settle directly over a line of trees situated near the end of the runway.

In an effort to avoid impact with the ground and vegetation, the pilot initiated a go-around procedure. However, during this critical maneuver, the aircraft's airspeed was allowed to decay excessively. The loss of airspeed resulted in a loss of lift and control authority.

Following the failed go-around attempt, the aircraft drifted approximately thirty degrees to the right of the runway centerline. It subsequently crashed into trees located approximately one-quarter mile to the right of the runway threshold.

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around maneuver, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X27151. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.