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Instructor Reports Landing Gear Retraction During Touch-and-Go Go-Around (N5487T)

Douglas, AZ, US

On January 23, 2001, a Cessna 182RG (registration N5487T) was involved in an aviation accident near Douglas, AZ. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The student's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the go-around and his premature retraction of the landing gear. A factor was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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

During touch-and-go maneuvers, the airplane ballooned on landing. The instructor directed a go-around after a stall warning, but the student did not release the control yoke. The instructor later stated the landing gear appeared retracted at the start of the go-around.

Incident Overview

A flight instructor and student were conducting a series of touch-and-go maneuvers. During one landing, the airplane ballooned, prompting the instructor to direct the student to initiate a go-around after the stall warning sounded.

Control Transfer Attempt

The instructor reported that control of the airplane was to be relinquished to him, but the student did not release the control yoke. The instructor also noted that the landing gear lever position could not be seen from his seat.

Post-Accident Observations

After the accident, the instructor stated that the landing gear appeared to have been retracted at the start of the go-around procedure.

Additional Details

The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, engine count, date, operator, location, number of occupants, injuries, damage, time of day, weather conditions, or ATC involvement. No probable cause is stated in the source.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 23 Jan 2001 Cessna 182RG accident near Douglas, AZ?

During touch-and-go maneuvers, the airplane ballooned on landing. The instructor directed a go-around after a stall warning, but the student did not release the control yoke. The instructor later stated the landing gear appeared retracted at the start of the go-around.

Were there any fatalities in the 23 Jan 2001 Cessna 182RG accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 23 Jan 2001 involved a Cessna 182RG, registration N5487T, at Douglas, AZ.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The student's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the go-around and his premature retraction of the landing gear. A factor was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20010126X00368. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.