On June 23, 1995, a Cessna 172 (registration N6403B) was involved in an aviation accident near Wauseon, OH. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to obtain/maintain adequate altitude/clearance from obstacles during an attempted go-round. Related factors are the pilot's failure to attain the planned approach and the improper go-around procedures. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A pilot attempted a go-around after a high and fast approach to an unlit turf runway, but stalled and struck wires while maneuvering to avoid a gas station.
Background
A pilot reported an accident involving an airplane during a landing attempt at dusk on an unlit turf runway. The aircraft was operated by the pilot, with a pilot-rated-passenger on board.
Sequence of Events
The pilot stated that the airplane was high and fast during the approach to landing. He elected to go around and applied full power. During the go-around, he placed the flaps to the 30-degree position. While maneuvering to avoid a gas station located at the end of the runway, the pilot realized the airplane did not have enough airspeed to climb over wires. The pilot-rated-passenger reported hearing the stall warning horn prior to the collision with the wires.
Flight Manual Guidance
The airplane operating handbook advises pilots to reduce the wing flap setting to 20 degrees immediately after full power is applied for a go-around.
What happened in the 23 Jun 1995 Cessna 172 accident near Wauseon, OH?
A pilot attempted a go-around after a high and fast approach to an unlit turf runway, but stalled and struck wires while maneuvering to avoid a gas station.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 23 Jun 1995 involved a Cessna 172, registration N6403B, at Wauseon, OH.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to obtain/maintain adequate altitude/clearance from obstacles during an attempted go-round. Related factors are the pilot's failure to attain the planned approach and the improper go-around procedures.
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