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Pilot Reports Go-Around and Collision with Windsock During Landing Attempt (N440PS)

Hagerman, ID, US

On April 17, 2001, an Aviat A-1B (registration N440PS) was involved in an aviation accident near Hagerman, ID. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment during an attempted go-around, resulting in an inflight collision with a wind sock. Factors were a short runway/landing area condition, the pilot's excessive airspeed on final approach, and the wind sock. 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 a go-around on final approach to a private airstrip, the pilot drifted left, struck a windsock with the left wing tip, then the airplane spun and struck the ground, digging the right wing tip into the dirt.

Accident Sequence

According to the pilot, the final approach to his private airstrip was to the east. Upon touchdown, the pilot felt that the airplane was a little too fast and executed a go-around. During rotation, the pilot began drifting left and struck a small windsock located at the east end of the airstrip with the airplane's left wing tip. The airplane then spun left and struck the ground "flat," digging its right wing tip into the dirt.

Pilot Report

The pilot stated that no mechanical malfunction or failure was involved in the accident. He reported that winds were calm at the time. The pilot also indicated that his airstrip was 1,000 feet in length. No other details about the aircraft, injuries, or damage were provided in the report.

Loss of control in flight

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 17 Apr 2001 Aviat A-1B accident near Hagerman, ID?

During a go-around on final approach to a private airstrip, the pilot drifted left, struck a windsock with the left wing tip, then the airplane spun and struck the ground, digging the right wing tip into the dirt.

Were there any fatalities in the 17 Apr 2001 Aviat A-1B accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 17 Apr 2001 involved an Aviat A-1B, registration N440PS, at Hagerman, ID.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment during an attempted go-around, resulting in an inflight collision with a wind sock. Factors were a short runway/landing area condition, the pilot's excessive airspeed on final approach, and the wind sock.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20010420X00785. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.