On June 23, 1995, a Cessna 180H (registration N2790X) was involved in an aviation accident near Monroe, WA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the go-around maneuver, which resulted in a stall and subsequent loss of control. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During a landing attempt, the aircraft bounced and the pilot initiated a go-around. The plane stalled during climbout, veered off the runway, and settled into tall grass.
What happened
The incident occurred while the aircraft was attempting to land. During the final approach, the aircraft bounced upon touchdown. In response to the bounce, the pilot decided to execute a go-around procedure.
To initiate the climb, the pilot applied full throttle and began retracting the flaps from the fully extended position to just one notch. As the aircraft transitioned into the climb phase, it appeared to hang in the air without gaining speed, indicating a stall condition. The aircraft then veered to the left, leaving the paved surface of the runway.
Following the departure from the runway, the aircraft settled into an area of tall grass and came to rest with its nose section overturned.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the go-around maneuver, which resulted in a stall and subsequent loss of control.