On January 30, 1998, a Cessna 172 (registration N6926A) was involved in an aviation accident near Laramie, WY. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper flare and subsequent improper go-around in that he failed to use compensating elevator control, and his loss of directional control. 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 experienced a nose pitch-up while aborting a landing, leading to a steep angle of attack and damage to the right wing tip and lower rudder.
Event Sequence
The pilot completed a touch-and-go landing and initiated a second approach. During the second approach, the pilot flared too high above the runway and added power to cushion the landing. The pilot failed to hold compensating elevator control, causing the nose to pitch up. In response, the pilot applied full power to abort the landing, which caused the nose to rise further. The airplane then began a moderate left turn. The pilot corrected to align the aircraft parallel to the runway while maintaining a very steep angle of attack. The pilot subsequently landed the airplane and taxied back to the maintenance hangar.
Post-Flight Inspection
A postaccident inspection of the aircraft revealed damage to the right wing tip and the lower portion of the rudder.
What happened in the 30 Jan 1998 Cessna 172 accident near Laramie, WY?
A pilot experienced a nose pitch-up while aborting a landing, leading to a steep angle of attack and damage to the right wing tip and lower rudder.
Were there any fatalities in the 30 Jan 1998 Cessna 172 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 30 Jan 1998 involved a Cessna 172, registration N6926A, at Laramie, WY.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's improper flare and subsequent improper go-around in that he failed to use compensating elevator control, and his loss of directional control.
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