On June 22, 1990, a Mooney M20J/201 (registration N1172G) was involved in an aviation accident near Kelleys Island, OH. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain control during a go-around in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in the left wing striking a tree. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
The airplane collided with trees and terrain while attempting a go-around after being lifted by wind gusts on final approach.
What happened
The accident aircraft collided with trees and terrain while attempting a go-around. According to the pilot, he was experiencing wind gusts on final approach. Just as the airplane was about to touch down he said the airplane was lifted back into the air. He initiated a go-around and the left wing struck a tree and the airplane crashed.
The investigation
The investigation determined that the left wing of the aircraft struck a tree during the go-around maneuver, leading to the collision with terrain.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain control during a go-around in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in the left wing striking a tree.