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Go-Around Leads to Partial Power Loss and Collision with Wire and Vehicle (N2792L)

Honeoye Falls, NY, US

On October 10, 1995, a Cessna 172 (registration N2792L) was involved in an aviation accident near Honeoye Falls, NY. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's failure to establish a climb in that he failed to raise the flaps and failed to assure full power was applied during the go-around. 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.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

During a go-around, the airplane experienced a partial power loss, struck a telephone wire, inverted, and collided with an automobile. Postaccident examination revealed flaps at 40 degrees and throttle at midrange.

Accident Overview

A pilot was conducting a visual landing to runway 1, using carburetor heat with flaps set to 40 degrees during final approach. Detecting a tailwind and increased ground speed, the pilot initiated a go-around. During the go-around, the engine lost partial power, and the airplane failed to climb. The main landing gear struck a telephone wire at the departure end of the runway, causing the airplane to invert and collide with an automobile.

Postaccident Examination

An FAA Inspector examined the airplane after the accident. The inspection found the flaps set at 40 degrees and the throttle positioned at the midrange setting.

Runway Information

Runway 1 is a turf runway measuring 1,685 feet in length and 90 feet in width, with trees at both ends.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 Oct 1995 Cessna 172 accident near Honeoye Falls, NY?

During a go-around, the airplane experienced a partial power loss, struck a telephone wire, inverted, and collided with an automobile. Postaccident examination revealed flaps at 40 degrees and throttle at midrange.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Oct 1995 involved a Cessna 172, registration N2792L, at Honeoye Falls, NY.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

the pilot's failure to establish a climb in that he failed to raise the flaps and failed to assure full power was applied during the go-around.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001207X04769. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.