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Go-Around Maneuver Results in Nose Gear Collapse and Runway Excursion (N64429)

Miami, FL, US

On June 8, 2001, a Cessna 172M (registration N64429) was involved in an aviation accident near Miami, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around resulting in the airplane stalling, descending uncontrolled, impacting the runway, and sliding off the runway and nosing over. 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, the pilot reported a nose-up attitude, yaw, and abrupt descent, causing the nose landing gear to collapse and the airplane to skid off the runway and nose over.

Incident Overview

A pilot reported that while on final approach, an air traffic controller instructed a go-around. The pilot applied full engine power and observed a nose-up attitude, which was immediately corrected by lowering the nose. Subsequently, the airplane yawed to the left. The pilot attempted to correct the yaw by applying right aileron and right rudder.

Sequence of Events

According to the pilot, after the control inputs, the airplane dropped abruptly and struck the runway. The impact caused the nose landing gear to collapse. The airplane then skidded off the runway surface and nosed over.

Aircraft Damage

The nose landing gear collapsed during the event. Additional damage likely occurred from the skid and nose-over, though specific details were not provided in the report.

Loss of control in flight

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 8 Jun 2001 Cessna 172M accident near Miami, FL?

During a go-around, the pilot reported a nose-up attitude, yaw, and abrupt descent, causing the nose landing gear to collapse and the airplane to skid off the runway and nose over.

Were there any fatalities in the 8 Jun 2001 Cessna 172M accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 8 Jun 2001 involved a Cessna 172M, registration N64429, at Miami, FL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around resulting in the airplane stalling, descending uncontrolled, impacting the runway, and sliding off the runway and nosing over.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20010615X01184. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.