Casualties unknown

2002-10-14: Cessna 175B (N8161T) — Lake Elmo, MN

Lake Elmo, MN, US

On October 14, 2002, a Cessna 175B (registration N8161T) was involved in an aviation accident near Lake Elmo, MN. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors to the accident included the gusting wind conditions and the encountered windshear, which resulted in the inadvertent stall at a low altitude and subsequent in-flight collision with the transmission… This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During a go-around from a landing attempt, the pilot encountered windshear, causing a stall. The airplane subsequently struck a power line and a hangar. Wind gusting to 36 knots was reported.

Incident Overview

While performing a go-around, the airplane experienced windshear and stalled, subsequently impacting a power line and an airplane hangar.

Pilot Account

The pilot stated that he had attempted to land on runway 22 and chose to go around before touchdown. During the go-around, the pilot reported flying at a speed of about 90 to 100 mph. While turning downwind, he encountered a wind shear. According to the pilot, the wind shear increased the angle of attack, leading to an aerodynamic stall. The pilot described his efforts to regain control, including pulling the power, but the airplane then struck power lines and a hangar.

Weather Conditions

Gusting wind conditions were reported around the time of the incident. At 1218, the recorded wind speed was 36 knots.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20021021X05345. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.