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Hard Landing and Go-Around Attempt Precede Propeller Strike and Overturn (N758QB)

Griswold, CT, US

On August 5, 1989, a Cessna R172K (registration N758QB) operated by Freedom Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Griswold, CT. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: IMPROPER FLARE BY THE PILOT, AND HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN ADEQUATED AIRSPEED FOR AN ABORTED LANDING (GO-AROUND), WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL. 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.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A personal flight from Hartford-Brainard Airport to Lakeside experienced a hard landing. During a go-around, the aircraft veered left off the runway, the propeller struck dirt, and the aircraft flipped over.

Flight Departure and Approach

The personal flight departed Hartford-Brainard Airport and was en route to Lakeside. The flight was uneventful until the approach, which was normal.

Hard Landing and Go-Around

Touchdown was hard. The pilot added power for a go-around, but the aircraft veered left off the runway.

Ground Effect and Flap Adjustment

The pilot stated that the aircraft was still in ground effect, so he decreased the flaps to 20 degrees.

Aircraft Settling and Propeller Strike

The aircraft then settled hard, the propeller caught in some dirt, and the aircraft flipped over.

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 5 Aug 1989 Cessna R172K accident near Griswold, CT?

A personal flight from Hartford-Brainard Airport to Lakeside experienced a hard landing. During a go-around, the aircraft veered left off the runway, the propeller struck dirt, and the aircraft flipped over.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 5 Aug 1989 involved a Cessna R172K, registration N758QB, operated by Freedom Aviation, at Griswold, CT.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

IMPROPER FLARE BY THE PILOT, AND HIS FAILURE TO ATTAIN ADEQUATED AIRSPEED FOR AN ABORTED LANDING (GO-AROUND), WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X29236. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.