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Landing Go-Around Leads to Runway Excursion and Nose-Over in Lincoln, Illinois (N737WQ)

Lincoln, IL, US

On January 1, 2001, a Cessna 172N (registration N737WQ) was involved in an aviation accident near Lincoln, IL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the runway. Factors relating to this accident were the aborted takeoff attempt, the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, and the snowbank. 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.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot performed a normal landing on runway 03 but then attempted a go-around. The airplane lifted, settled back down, veered right, plowed into snow, nosed over, and came to rest inverted. No anomalies were found.

Incident Overview

A pilot reported performing a normal landing on runway 03 at the Lincoln-Logan County Airport in Lincoln, Illinois. The runway is 4,000 feet long and 75 feet wide, with a dry asphalt surface. The airplane settled on the runway approximately 1,000 feet from the threshold.

Go-Around Attempt

After landing, the pilot raised the flaps and applied full power to initiate a go-around. The airplane lifted off the runway but then came back down and veered to the right. The pilot stated that the airplane subsequently plowed into snow, nosed over, and came to rest upside down.

Examination Results

An examination of the airplane following the incident revealed no anomalies. The aircraft's systems and structure appeared to function normally without any pre-existing defects or malfunctions.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1 Jan 2001 Cessna 172N accident near Lincoln, IL?

A pilot performed a normal landing on runway 03 but then attempted a go-around. The airplane lifted, settled back down, veered right, plowed into snow, nosed over, and came to rest inverted. No anomalies were found.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1 Jan 2001 involved a Cessna 172N, registration N737WQ, at Lincoln, IL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on the runway. Factors relating to this accident were the aborted takeoff attempt, the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, and the snowbank.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20010108X00064. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.