On June 28, 1990, a Cessna 172N (registration N6308D) was involved in an aviation accident near Van Nuys, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's loss of control during the go-around maneuver after a hard landing. 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.
A pilot experienced a hard landing on runway 16L that caused the aircraft to bounce. Attempting a go-around, the pilot lost control and collided with a nearby hangar.
What happened
The incident began when the pilot attempted to land the aircraft on runway 16L. According to the pilot's account, the touchdown was hard, causing the aircraft to bounce back into the air. Rather than attempting another landing, the pilot decided to execute a go-around maneuver. During this phase of flight, the pilot reported losing control of the aircraft. The uncontrolled aircraft drifted to the left side of the runway and subsequently collided with a hangar.
Findings
Post-accident weather reports indicated that winds were calm at the time of the accident. The primary factor in the sequence of events was the loss of control during the go-around maneuver following the hard landing.
Probable cause
The pilot's loss of control during the go-around maneuver after a hard landing.
What happened in the 28 Jun 1990 Cessna 172N accident near Van Nuys, CA?
A pilot experienced a hard landing on runway 16L that caused the aircraft to bounce. Attempting a go-around, the pilot lost control and collided with a nearby hangar.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 28 Jun 1990 involved a Cessna 172N, registration N6308D, at Van Nuys, CA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's loss of control during the go-around maneuver after a hard landing.
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