On January 14, 1998, a Cessna 182M (registration N71763) was involved in an aviation accident near Mount Pleasant, PA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to initiate a go-around, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An airplane touched down on a snow-covered runway, aborted the landing, and subsequently stalled over trees beyond the departure end. Investigation found no mechanical malfunction.
Background
The accident occurred on a runway measuring 2,295 feet in length. At the time, the runway surface was covered with approximately half an inch of snow. The reported winds were from 050 degrees at 8 knots.
Accident Sequence
The airplane touched down approximately two-thirds of the way down the runway. The pilot then decided to abort the landing. Following the aborted landing, the airplane stalled over 50-foot-high trees located about 300 feet beyond the departure end of the runway.
Investigation Findings
Examination of the wreckage did not reveal any evidence of mechanical malfunction with the airplane or its engine.
What happened in the 14 Jan 1998 Cessna 182M accident near Mount Pleasant, PA?
An airplane touched down on a snow-covered runway, aborted the landing, and subsequently stalled over trees beyond the departure end. Investigation found no mechanical malfunction.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 14 Jan 1998 involved a Cessna 182M, registration N71763, at Mount Pleasant, PA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to initiate a go-around, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed.
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