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1996-04-27: Cessna 152 (N24316) — Great Western Aviation — Erda, UT

Erda, UT, US

On April 27, 1996, a Cessna 152 (registration N24316) operated by Great Western Aviation was involved in an aviation accident near Erda, UT. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain control during the go-around maneuver, which resulted in a nose-down descent and impact with the ground beyond the runway. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 15 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A pilot attempting a night landing flared off the runway and initiated a go-around, but the aircraft descended nose-down into the dirt approximately 1,100 feet beyond the approach end.

What happened

The accident occurred during a night flight when the pilot attempted to land on the runway. According to the pilot's account, the aircraft touched down normally before he flared off the runway surface. Recognizing the situation, he initiated a go-around maneuver; however, the aircraft immediately descended in a nose-down attitude and impacted the ground.

The aircraft came to rest approximately 1,100 feet beyond the approach end of the runway, positioned to the left of the runway centerline. The pilot reported having a total of 86.2 hours of flight time at the time of the event.

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control during the go-around maneuver, which resulted in a nose-down descent and impact with the ground beyond the runway.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001208X05673. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.