Casualties unknown

2001-04-22: Cessna 177 (N3117T) — Hampton, NH

Hampton, NH, US

On April 22, 2001, a Cessna 177 (registration N3117T) was involved in an aviation accident near Hampton, NH. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadvertent encounter with a downdraft, which resulted in a collision with trees. A factor related to the accident were the downdraft wind conditions. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During a landing on runway 20, the pilot encountered heavy turbulence and executed a go-around, but the airplane failed to climb and struck trees near the departure end of the runway.

Incident Overview

The pilot reported that during landing on runway 20, the airplane crossed a tree line, causing the airspeed to momentarily increase to 105 mph before dropping back to 80 mph. After encountering heavy turbulence, the pilot decided to perform a go-around. As the airplane began to climb at a best climb speed of 65 to 70 mph, it would not ascend and struck trees located approximately 50 feet beyond the departure end of the runway.

Post-Impact Sequence

Following impact with the trees, the airplane descended and came to rest on top of a stone wall. According to the Airplane Owner's Manual, the obstacle clearance speed with a 1/4 flap setting was 67 mph.

Weather Information

Winds reported at an airport located about 6 miles north of 7B3, at 1255, were from 280 degrees at 18 knots, with gusts to 25 knots.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20010427X00829. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.