On June 8, 1990, a Beech 77 (registration N6629D) operated by Coyote Aviation, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Taft, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER REMEDIAL ACTION. RELATED TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S INADVERTENT ENCOUNTER WITH UNFAVORABLE WINDS. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During a training flight at Taft Municipal Airport, a student pilot on final approach encountered a dust devil, delayed the go-around, and subsequently stalled the airplane, which collided with a fence north of the airport.
Incident Overview
A student pilot was conducting touch-and-go takeoffs and landings on Runway 25 at Taft Municipal Airport. On the second landing, while on final approach, the pilot encountered a dust devil.
Sequence of Events
The pilot delayed initiating a go-around until the airplane was low to the ground and halfway down the runway. When he applied full power, the airplane did not immediately respond. The pilot then pulled the nose up, resulting in a loss of directional control and a stall. During the attempted go-around, the pilot failed to raise the landing flaps.
Conclusion
The airplane subsequently collided with a fence located north of the airport.