On March 1, 1992, a Cessna 172I (registration N35637) operated by Collins, Wesley A. was involved in an aviation accident near Bainbridge, GA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climbout, which resulted in a stall and subsequent impact with terrain. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A private pilot lost control during initial climbout from a sod airstrip, impacting terrain and collapsing the nose gear after trees obstructed the departure path.
What happened
The private pilot was conducting a takeoff from an 18,000-foot-long sod airstrip. Trees were situated near the departure end of the runway, creating a constrained obstacle clearance area. As the airplane cleared the trees during the initial climbout, it began to mush, indicating a loss of airspeed or control authority.
The pilot attempted to maneuver the aircraft away from the next line of trees. However, the airplane continued to mush and subsequently impacted soft terrain. The impact force caused the nose gear to collapse, resulting in the airplane nosing over. The pilot reported no mechanical difficulties with the airplane prior to the incident.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climbout, which resulted in a stall and subsequent impact with terrain.
What happened in the 1 Mar 1992 Cessna 172I accident near Bainbridge, GA?
A private pilot lost control during initial climbout from a sod airstrip, impacting terrain and collapsing the nose gear after trees obstructed the departure path.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 1 Mar 1992 involved a Cessna 172I, registration N35637, operated by Collins, Wesley A., at Bainbridge, GA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climbout, which resulted in a stall and subsequent impact with terrain.
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