On May 17, 1998, a Cessna 172 (registration N8919B) was involved in an aviation accident near S. Sioux City, NE. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate flying airspeed during the climbing left turn resulting in a stall condition. Contributing factors were the gusty, crosswind conditions, and the pilot's excessively tight turn maneuver during the initial climb. 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 returning from a breakfast fly-in aborted a landing on Runway 14, entered a tight left turn near the runway end, and stalled, impacting terrain. A witness had warned of strong gusty south winds.
Accident Sequence
A pilot was returning from a breakfast fly-in when the accident occurred. A witness reported that he alerted the pilot of the wind conditions, which were strong and gusting from the south. The witness reported that the airplane touched down on Runway 14, then the pilot announced he was going to take off to do the landing over again. The airplane was last seen in a "tight power turn" to the left at a point near the end of the runway. The airplane then stalled and impacted the terrain. A right traffic pattern was used at this airport for Runway 14.
Background
The airport used a right traffic pattern for Runway 14. The pilot had just returned from a breakfast fly-in. No additional details about the aircraft, pilot, or location were provided in the source.
What happened in the 17 May 1998 Cessna 172 accident near S. Sioux City, NE?
A pilot returning from a breakfast fly-in aborted a landing on Runway 14, entered a tight left turn near the runway end, and stalled, impacting terrain. A witness had warned of strong gusty south winds.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 17 May 1998 involved a Cessna 172, registration N8919B, at S. Sioux City, NE.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate flying airspeed during the climbing left turn resulting in a stall condition. Contributing factors were the gusty, crosswind conditions, and the pilot's excessively tight turn maneuver during the initial climb.
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