On October 12, 1997, a Cessna 172N (registration N734WT) was involved in an aviation accident near Terre Haute, IN. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around attempt which resulted in an inadvertent stall. 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.
Witnesses observed an airplane on final approach to runway 26 initiate a go-around at about 50 feet AGL. The pilot maintained a nose-high attitude until the airplane departed controlled flight, turned left, and impacted terrain.
Factual Narrative
According to witnesses at the airport, the airplane was approaching runway 26 when, at approximately 50 feet above ground level, the pilot initiated a go-around. During the go-around, the airplane maintained a nose-high attitude, which continued until the airplane departed controlled flight. It subsequently turned left and impacted the terrain.
Weather Information
Witnesses reported that winds at the airport were from the south at 12 to 15 miles per hour. A weather reporting station located seven miles southeast of the accident site reported winds from 190 degrees at 15 knots, gusting to 22 knots, ten minutes after the accident occurred.
What happened in the 12 Oct 1997 Cessna 172N accident near Terre Haute, IN?
Witnesses observed an airplane on final approach to runway 26 initiate a go-around at about 50 feet AGL. The pilot maintained a nose-high attitude until the airplane departed controlled flight, turned left, and impacted terrain.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 12 Oct 1997 involved a Cessna 172N, registration N734WT, at Terre Haute, IN.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around attempt which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
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