Casualties unknown

1996-04-27: Cessna 180H (N91304) — Richard Greeno — Palmer, AK

Palmer, AK, US

On April 27, 1996, a Cessna 180H (registration N91304) operated by Richard Greeno was involved in an aviation accident near Palmer, AK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot-in-command's inadvertent stall during the go around attempt. Factors in the accident were the pilot-in- command's lack of a high performance endorsement and the pilot/passenger's decision to allow the pilot-in-command to manipulate the controls… This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

During a go-around, the right wing and main landing gear of an airplane struck the ground, causing the aircraft to spin and stop. The pilot at the controls lacked a high performance endorsement; the owner, a certified private pilot with the endorsement, was a passenger.

Incident Overview

An airplane was involved in an accident during a go-around attempt. The owner of the aircraft permitted a pilot, who was not the owner, to manipulate the controls during the approach, attempted landing, and subsequent go-around. According to the pilot, he felt uncomfortable with the approach and decided to initiate a go-around.

Sequence of Events

During the go-around, the right wing of the airplane dropped, and the right main landing gear struck the ground. The airplane then spun to the right and came to a stop. No further details about the extent of damage or injuries were provided in the source.

Pilot Qualifications

The pilot who was manipulating the controls at the time of the accident did not hold a high performance endorsement. The owner of the airplane, who was also a passenger, was a certificated private pilot and possessed a high performance endorsement.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001208X05506. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.