Casualties unknown

Private Pilots Report Bounce, Drift, and Stall During Go-Around (N73627)

Lockport, NY, US

On December 12, 1991, a Cessna 172N (registration N73627) operated by George H. Stoner was involved in an aviation accident near Lockport, NY. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: AN INADVERTENT STALL DURING AN ATTEMPTED GO-AROUND BY THE SECOND PILOT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE IMPROPER USE OF THE FLIGHT CONTROLS BY BOTH PILOTS AND THE SECOND PILOT'S ATTEMPTED CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. 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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During landing on Runway 10, the airplane bounced and drifted north. A go-around was initiated, but after clearing powerlines, the airplane stalled and impacted an open field. Nearby airports reported gusts exceeding the airplane's maximum demonstrated crosswind component.

Incident Overview

A private pilot occupying the left front seat reported that during landing on Runway 10, the airplane bounced and then continued down the runway. The airport has only one runway, designated Runway 10. The pilot in the right front seat provided a different perspective, stating that the approach was high, and after touchdown the airplane drifted to the north of the runway. He then assumed control and initiated a go-around.

Go-Around Maneuver

During the subsequent go-around, the airplane was able to clear nearby powerlines. However, shortly after clearing the powerlines, the airplane experienced a stall and impacted an open field.

Wind Conditions

The pilot had reported that the winds were from 190 degrees at 14 knots. Furthermore, reports from airports both north and south of the accident airport indicated that wind gusts exceeded the maximum demonstrated crosswind component for the airplane, which is 15 knots.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 12 Dec 1991 Cessna 172N accident near Lockport, NY?

During landing on Runway 10, the airplane bounced and drifted north. A go-around was initiated, but after clearing powerlines, the airplane stalled and impacted an open field. Nearby airports reported gusts exceeding the airplane's maximum demonstrated crosswind component.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 12 Dec 1991 involved a Cessna 172N, registration N73627, operated by George H. Stoner, at Lockport, NY.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

AN INADVERTENT STALL DURING AN ATTEMPTED GO-AROUND BY THE SECOND PILOT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE IMPROPER USE OF THE FLIGHT CONTROLS BY BOTH PILOTS AND THE SECOND PILOT'S ATTEMPTED CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X18660. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.