On August 17, 1989, a Cessna 172P (registration N98584) was involved in an aviation accident near Superior, WI. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during touch-and-go operations, which resulted in the aircraft leaving the runway and colliding with a ditch. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot failed to maintain directional control during touch-and-go maneuvers, drifting off the runway and colliding with a ditch during a go-around attempt.
What happened
The accident occurred while the pilot was conducting touch-and-go operations. During these maneuvers, the pilot failed to maintain directional control of the aircraft. As a result, the airplane drifted off the right side of the asphalt runway.
After leaving the paved surface, the aircraft entered a sod area adjacent to the runway. The pilot attempted to execute a go-around maneuver while accelerating in this grassy area. During the acceleration phase, the airplane collided with a ditch and subsequently nosed over.
The investigation
The available source material does not provide specific details regarding mechanical examination or post-accident inspection findings beyond the immediate sequence of events described above.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during touch-and-go operations, which resulted in the aircraft leaving the runway and colliding with a ditch.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 17 Aug 1989 Cessna 172P accident near Superior, WI?
A pilot failed to maintain directional control during touch-and-go maneuvers, drifting off the runway and colliding with a ditch during a go-around attempt.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 17 Aug 1989 involved a Cessna 172P, registration N98584, at Superior, WI.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during touch-and-go operations, which resulted in the aircraft leaving the runway and colliding with a ditch.
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