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1994-09-04: Cessna 172M (N9699Q) — Same AS Registered Owner — Rescue, CA

Rescue, CA, US

On September 4, 1994, a Cessna 172M (registration N9699Q) operated by Same AS Registered Owner was involved in an aviation accident near Rescue, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing flare, which led to a go-around and subsequent collision with a windssock and terrain. 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.

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

An aircraft lost directional control during the landing flare and drifted left of the runway. A subsequent go-around maneuver led to a collision with a windssock and terrain.

What happened

During the final phase of the approach, the pilot initiated the landing flare but subsequently lost directional control of the airplane. The aircraft drifted laterally to the left of the runway centerline. Recognizing the situation, the pilot executed a go-around maneuver.

While climbing during the go-around, the airplane struck a windssock located near the departure path. Following this impact, the aircraft continued forward and collided with the terrain. According to the aircraft owners manual, the specific model was capable of a climb rate of 640 feet per minute.

Probable cause

The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing flare, which led to a go-around and subsequent collision with a windssock and terrain.
Loss of control in flight

Related events

Same operator

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001206X02281. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.