Casualties unknown

1993-03-07: Cessna 177 (N3103T) — O'neal, Richard M. — Overbrook, OK

Overbrook, OK, US

On March 7, 1993, a Cessna 177 (registration N3103T) operated by O'neal, Richard M. was involved in an aviation accident near Overbrook, OK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a bounced landing and subsequent go-around attempt, which resulted in an impact with trees. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot encountered turbulence during a full flap approach, resulting in a hard landing and bounce. The subsequent go-around failed as the aircraft struck trees at the runway end.

What happened

The pilot reported encountering light to moderate turbulence while conducting a landing approach with full flaps deployed. During the subsequent touchdown, the aircraft landed heavily, causing the nose gear to strike the runway surface. This impact caused the airplane to bounce back into the air.

Attempting to execute an aborted landing, the pilot applied full power. While in the process of raising the flaps, the aircraft lost control and impacted trees located at the departure end of the runway.

The investigation

No mechanical examination details were provided in the source text regarding the condition of the nose gear or other systems prior to the event.

Findings

The primary factors leading to the accident were the encounter with light to moderate turbulence during the final approach and the resulting hard landing. The subsequent bounce, combined with the pilot's attempt to raise flaps while applying full power for a go-around, contributed to the loss of control and impact with trees.

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a bounced landing and subsequent go-around attempt, which resulted in an impact with trees.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X11980. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.