Casualties unknown

Balked Landing Leads to Stall and Runway Impact After Flap Retraction and Passenger Yoke Pull (N5209S)

Price, UT, US

On June 29, 1993, a Cessna 182RG (registration N5209S) operated by Madsen, Martin B. was involved in an aviation accident near Price, UT. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S POOR INFLIGHT DECISION. FACTORS INCLUDE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE, AND CONTROL INTERFERENCE. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During a balked landing at a high density altitude airport, the pilot retracted flaps to full up, then attempted to return to 30 degrees, but the aircraft stalled and hit the runway. The passenger simultaneously pulled back on the yoke.

Event Summary

An aircraft executing a balked landing at a high density altitude airport lifted off when the pilot, feeling he did not have positive control, moved the flap selector to the full up position. He almost immediately decided to move the flap lever back to a 30-degree position, but before he could do so, the aircraft stalled and impacted the runway.

Sequence of Events

The pilot had just lifted off while performing a balked landing. He moved the flap selector to full up because he felt he did not have positive control of the aircraft. He then almost immediately decided to return the flap lever to a 30-degree position. However, before he was able to reposition the lever, the aircraft stalled and struck the runway.

Contributing Circumstances

At about the same time the pilot was attempting to reposition the flap lever, the passenger pulled back on the yoke, which exacerbated the situation.

Conclusion

The events leading to the stall and impact involved a high density altitude airport, a balked landing, flap retraction to full up, and a passenger interaction with the flight controls. No further details are available from the source.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 29 Jun 1993 Cessna 182RG accident near Price, UT?

During a balked landing at a high density altitude airport, the pilot retracted flaps to full up, then attempted to return to 30 degrees, but the aircraft stalled and hit the runway. The passenger simultaneously pulled back on the yoke.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 29 Jun 1993 involved a Cessna 182RG, registration N5209S, operated by Madsen, Martin B., at Price, UT.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

THE PILOT'S POOR INFLIGHT DECISION. FACTORS INCLUDE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE, AND CONTROL INTERFERENCE.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X12733. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.