On September 21, 2000, a Cessna 172 (registration N7353A) was involved in an aviation accident near Buffalo, MO. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The inadvertent stall during a go-around. Factors relating to this accident were the student pilot's improper in-flight decisions and his failure to raise the flaps during the go around. 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 student pilot reported that during a landing attempt, a gust of wind pushed the airplane sideways. He elected to go around but the airplane would not climb fast enough; he turned toward an open field but the stall warning horn sounded and the airplane stalled 10-20 feet above the ground. Examination showed the wing flaps partially retracted, with conflicting reports about their position.
Incident Details
According to the student pilot, during the landing attempt, a gust of wind caught the airplane and pushed it sideways. The student pilot elected to go around. He stated, "I started to climb, but it (the airplane) wouldn't climb fast enough. I decided to turn into the wind and also away from the runway. I turned toward an open field. Then the stall warning horn started to go off, and then it stalled 10 - 20 feet above the ground."
Aircraft Examination
An examination of the airplane revealed the wing flaps partially retracted and the flap handle in the retracted position. The FAA inspector who examined the airplane said that a local policeman informed him that the flaps were full down at the time he arrived at the accident scene. No other anomalies were found.
What happened in the 21 Sept 2000 Cessna 172 accident near Buffalo, MO?
A student pilot reported that during a landing attempt, a gust of wind pushed the airplane sideways. He elected to go around but the airplane would not climb fast enough; he turned toward an open field but the stall warning horn sounded and the airplane stalled 10-20 feet above the ground. Examination showed the wing…
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 21 Sept 2000 involved a Cessna 172, registration N7353A, at Buffalo, MO.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The inadvertent stall during a go-around. Factors relating to this accident were the student pilot's improper in-flight decisions and his failure to raise the flaps during the go around.
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