On June 9, 1992, a Cessna 172 (registration N9263H) operated by Mr. George Stoner was involved in an aviation accident near Buffalo, NY. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED DURING A GO AROUND, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL AND IN FLIGHT COLLISION WITH TERRAIN. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT DELAYED THE GO AROUND AND LACK OF RECENT FLIGHT EXPEREINCE. 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.
During landing on runway 01, a gust of wind led to a hard landing and three porpoises. The pilot added power to clear obstacles, then experienced a stall warning and left wing drop, resulting in the airplane coming to rest inverted.
Sequence of Events
During the landing on runway 01, a gust of wind caused the airplane to land hard. The impact was followed by three porpoising motions. In response, the pilot added power and raised the nose to clear obstacles at the end of the runway. Immediately after clearing these obstacles, the stall warning horn activated and the left wing dropped. The airplane subsequently came to rest in an inverted position.
Post-Accident Findings
Following the event, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) examined the airplane. The flaps were found extended approximately 10 degrees. Additionally, the carburetor heat was in the 'on' position.
Pilot Experience
The pilot had accumulated a total of 3.3 hours of flight experience in the 90 days preceding the event.
What happened in the 9 Jun 1992 Cessna 172 accident near Buffalo, NY?
During landing on runway 01, a gust of wind led to a hard landing and three porpoises. The pilot added power to clear obstacles, then experienced a stall warning and left wing drop, resulting in the airplane coming to rest inverted.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 9 Jun 1992 involved a Cessna 172, registration N9263H, operated by Mr. George Stoner, at Buffalo, NY.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED DURING A GO AROUND, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL AND IN FLIGHT COLLISION WITH TERRAIN. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT DELAYED THE GO AROUND AND LACK OF RECENT FLIGHT EXPEREINCE.
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