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Go-Around Attempt Following Float on Landing Leads to Stall and Collision with Terrain (N9862M)

Hudson, CO, US

On August 10, 1996, a Maule M-4-210C (registration N9862M) was involved in an aviation accident near Hudson, CO. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's delay in initiating a go-around and failure to attain sufficient airspeed to clear obstructions at the departure end of the runway, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the ground. 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 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

During a landing approach, the pilot reported floating and initiated a go-around, but the airplane stalled after climbing over power lines, resulting in a collision with terrain.

Accident Overview

The pilot was conducting a landing approach to runway 9. According to the pilot, the wind was variable and less than 10 knots. The pilot selected one notch of flaps, corresponding to 15 degrees. During the flare, the airplane exhibited a tendency to float. Due to the limited length of the runway, the pilot decided to abort the landing and execute a go-around.

Pilot Report

The pilot stated that the decision to go around was delayed. As the airplane climbed over power lines located near the departure end of the runway, it stalled. Subsequently, the left wing dropped, and the airplane collided with terrain.

Loss of control in flightAerodynamic stall

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001208X06494. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.