Casualties unknown

1993-05-20: Cessna 152 (N93137) — Comair Aviation Academy Inc — Leesburg, FL

Leesburg, FL, US

On May 20, 1993, a Cessna 152 (registration N93137) operated by Comair Aviation Academy Inc was involved in an aviation accident near Leesburg, FL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO INITIATE A CLIMB. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 9 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During a full flap landing, a pilot-rated passenger alerted the pilot-in-command of an airplane on a simultaneous approach to an intersecting runway. The PIC initiated a go-around but collided with trees.

Event Sequence

The pilot-in-command (PIC) was conducting a landing with full flaps deployed. During the approach, the pilot-rated passenger reported observing another airplane on a simultaneous approach to an intersecting runway. The PIC responded by initiating a go-around.

Go-Around Execution

The PIC applied full power, turned left, and retracted the flaps to 20 degrees. However, the airplane did not establish a climb. As a result, the left wing of the airplane struck trees bordering the runway, and the airplane crashed.

Circumstances

The event occurred during a landing attempt. The presence of the other airplane on an intersecting approach prompted the go-around. The sequence of actions—power application, left turn, and flap retraction—did not result in a successful climb, leading to the collision with trees and subsequent crash.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X12458. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.