Casualties unknown

2000-04-28: Cessna T210L (N2193S) — North Las Vegas, NV

North Las Vegas, NV, US

On April 28, 2000, a Cessna T210L (registration N2193S) was involved in an aviation accident near North Las Vegas, NV. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around in a crosswind condition. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A private pilot's third landing attempt on runway 25 ended in a stall and crash after a go-around was approved; winds were gusting.

Incident Overview

A private pilot was cleared to land on runway 25. The first two landing attempts were unsuccessful. On the third attempt, the pilot requested a go-around from the air traffic control tower, which was approved.

Observed Events

Personnel in the control tower who observed the accident reported that during the go-around, the airplane appeared not to climb, then stalled, and descended to ground impact. The wreckage came to rest 1,004 feet north of runway 25.

Weather Conditions

The winds were reported to be 190 degrees at 12 knots gusting to 20 knots. Higher gusts were reported during the day. The maximum demonstrated crosswind velocity for takeoff or landing is 21 knots.

Aircraft Configuration

Examination of the wreckage revealed that the wing flaps were found in the retracted position. No other configuration details were provided in the source.

Investigation

No probable cause was stated in the source. The investigation remains focused on the circumstances of the go-around and the subsequent stall.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X20841. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.