On September 13, 1993, a Cessna 152 (registration N757WT) operated by Mt. Hood Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Yamhill, OR. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER GLIDEPATH, IMPROPER FLARE, AND IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A FORCED LANDING. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An airplane on final approach touched down before the threshold, bounced, and became airborne again. During a go-around, it collided with tall trees beyond the airstrip. No mechanical failures were reported.
Sequence of Events
The airplane was on final approach to the airstrip when it was observed to be low on the approach. The pilot made power adjustments. The airplane then touched down either on or just before the runway threshold, resulting in a bounce that directed it to the left side of the airstrip. Following the bounce, the airplane became airborne for a short distance before touching down again near midfield. The pilot subsequently applied full power to initiate a go-around. During the go-around, the airplane collided with tall trees located beyond the west end of the airstrip.
Investigation Findings
Investigators found no reported mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane. The sequence of events indicates that the pilot was executing a landing approach, experienced a bounce, and attempted a go-around, which ended with the collision with trees.