On May 18, 1997, a Cessna 172N (registration N5685E) was involved in an aviation accident near Angola, IN. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's decision to raise the flaps during an aborted landing, which contributed to a stall prior to reaching safe altitude. 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.
A pilot attempted a go-around after a hard bounce on runway 23 but stalled due to premature flap retraction, resulting in a nose-over impact with the terrain.
What happened
The aircraft was conducting a landing operation on runway 23 under wind conditions from 120 degrees at 8 knots. During the final approach, the airplane experienced a bounce upon touchdown. In response to this event, the pilot applied full throttle and raised the flaps in an effort to abort the landing and execute a go-around.
As the aircraft attempted to climb, the stall warning horn activated. The pilot responded by lowering the nose of the aircraft to regain airspeed. Despite these corrective actions, the airplane failed to gain sufficient altitude and contacted the terrain, resulting in a nose-over incident.
Probable cause
The pilot's decision to raise the flaps during an aborted landing, which contributed to a stall prior to reaching safe altitude.
What happened in the 18 May 1997 Cessna 172N accident near Angola, IN?
A pilot attempted a go-around after a hard bounce on runway 23 but stalled due to premature flap retraction, resulting in a nose-over impact with the terrain.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 18 May 1997 involved a Cessna 172N, registration N5685E, at Angola, IN.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's decision to raise the flaps during an aborted landing, which contributed to a stall prior to reaching safe altitude.
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