Casualties unknown

Aircraft Stalls Following Go-Around Decision in Crosswind (N9599Y)

Elko, NV, US

On July 29, 1995, a Beech P35 (registration N9599Y) was involved in an aviation accident near Elko, NV. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed in a turn during high wind conditions while executing a go-around at a low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and an uncontrolled descent into the ground. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A cross-country pilot was cleared to land on runway 12 with winds from 190-230° at 35 knots. After landing long, the pilot initiated a go-around, but the aircraft stalled and descended nose-first into the ground.

Incident

A cross-country pilot was cleared to land on runway 12. The reported wind direction was from 190 to 230 degrees at 35 knots. Observers noted that the aircraft was landing too long, and the pilot communicated his intention to go around.

Ground witnesses then observed the aircraft beginning a left turn at a slow airspeed and low altitude. The wings were seen rocking back and forth. Subsequently, the aircraft stalled and descended nose first into the ground.

The other runway at the airport, designated 05/23, which would have been more favorable for the existing wind conditions, was closed due to construction work.

Circumstances

The pilot had been cleared to land on runway 12 with a wind from 190 to 230 degrees. The alternative runway, 05/23, being more aligned with the wind, was unavailable because of ongoing construction. After the pilot's decision to go around, the aircraft entered a left turn at low speed and low altitude, with the wings oscillating. A stall occurred, and the aircraft descended nose first into the ground.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001207X04018. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.