Casualties unknown

Stall and inverted crash following rejected landing on runway 13 (N4821G)

Sheboygan, WI, US

On July 27, 1991, a Cessna 172 (registration N4821G) operated by Gibson Avaition, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Sheboygan, WI. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a rejected landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control. 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.

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A pilot attempted to abort a landing after a crosswind pushed the aircraft off the runway. Insufficient speed caused an immediate stall, resulting in a nose-first impact and an inverted rest position.

What happened

The accident sequence began during the landing phase on runway 13. Upon initial touchdown, the airplane experienced a bounce, remaining airborne momentarily before descending again. During this critical window, a crosswind component pushed the aircraft laterally off the left side of the paved surface.

Recognizing the loss of directional control and the inability to steer the airplane back toward the runway centerline, the pilot initiated a go-around procedure to abort the landing. However, the maneuver was compromised by low airspeed. The pilot reported that the speed was insufficient for the configuration, causing the aircraft to stall immediately upon attempting to climb.

Following the aerodynamic stall, the airplane impacted the ground nose-first with significant force. The impact forces were severe enough to flip the aircraft over, and it came to rest in an inverted position on the terrain adjacent to the runway.

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a rejected landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 27 Jul 1991 Cessna 172 accident near Sheboygan, WI?

A pilot attempted to abort a landing after a crosswind pushed the aircraft off the runway. Insufficient speed caused an immediate stall, resulting in a nose-first impact and an inverted rest position.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 27 Jul 1991 involved a Cessna 172, registration N4821G, operated by Gibson Avaition, Inc., at Sheboygan, WI.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a rejected landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X17510. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.