Incident Overview
A training flight intended for practicing crosswind takeoffs and landings ended when the airplane stalled during a go-around attempt and collided with power lines, according to a witness. The accident occurred on the final landing of the session.
Approach and Go-Around
The airplane was approaching the runway high and fast. The pilot determined that there was insufficient remaining runway to complete the landing and therefore initiated a go-around. During the go-around maneuver, the airplane entered an aerodynamic stall.
Stall and Impact
A witness reported that the stalled airplane struck power lines and then descended directly into the ground. The pilot stated that the airplane's indicated airspeed at the time was between 50 and 55 knots.
Aircraft Stall Speed Reference
According to the pilot's operating handbook for the Cessna 152, the stall speed in the landing configuration is 35 knots. The pilot's reported airspeed was higher than this reference speed, though the exact conditions at the moment of the stall were not specified in the source.