Casualties unknown

1992-05-14: Bellanca 8KCAB (CGEAF) — Morgan Air Service — Kalispell, MT

Kalispell, MT, US

On May 14, 1992, a Bellanca 8KCAB (registration CGEAF) operated by Morgan Air Service was involved in an aviation accident near Kalispell, MT. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED DURING THE GO-AROUND. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot initiated a go-around after encountering a wind gust during landing rollout, but the airplane failed to climb, struck a baseball backstop, impacted the ground, bounced onto a highway, and came to rest in a community park.

Incident Overview

A pilot reported that during the landing rollout, a wind gust prompted a fear of a groundloop, leading to an immediate go-around. The pilot added full engine power, but the airplane did not attain sufficient altitude to clear hangars at the departure end of the runway. To gain altitude, the pilot turned right, intending to climb over an adjacent highway.

Sequence of Events

The turn placed the airplane on a path where its tail struck a baseball backstop. Following the impact, the airplane hit the ground, bounced onto the highway, and eventually came to a stop in a community park located on the far side of the road.

Witness Observations

Witnesses reported observing the airplane execute a go-around, after which it continued drifting in a nose-high attitude until it stalled. The stall preceded the aircraft's descent and subsequent impacts.

Conclusion

The incident involved a go-around initiated due to a wind gust, loss of altitude control, and collision with ground structures before the airplane came to rest in a park. No further details regarding aircraft type, registration, date, injuries, or weather characterization were provided in the source.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X14733. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.