Casualties unknown

Airplane Stalls and Collides with Ground During Go-Around (N2898F)

Marble Canyon, AZ, US

On August 31, 2003, a Cessna 182J (registration N2898F) was involved in an aviation accident near Marble Canyon, AZ. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the failure of the pilot to retract the flaps and attain a sufficient airspeed during the attempted go-around, which resulted in a stall. The full nose-up trim was a contributing factor. 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 from runway 21, the airplane stalled at about 10 feet AGL and collided with the ground, coming to rest inverted on a 030-degree heading.

Accident Sequence

The accident occurred during an attempted go-around from runway 21. On final approach, the pilot had configured the airplane with full flaps and full nose-up trim. The initial touchdown resulted in a bounce, prompting the pilot to initiate a go-around. Full power was added, but the flaps were not retracted and the trim setting was not changed.

At approximately 10 feet above ground level, the left wing stalled. The airplane subsequently collided with the ground and came to rest inverted, facing a 030-degree heading.

Pilot's Operating Handbook Guidance

The Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) for the airplane specifies that during a go-around, the pilot should add full power, retract the flaps to 20 degrees, and achieve an airspeed of 55 knots. In this instance, the flaps remained at the full setting and the trim remained at full nose-up, which differed from the recommended procedure.

Post-Accident Observations

The airplane was found inverted on the ground. No further details about the aircraft condition or occupant status were provided in the source.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 31 Aug 2003 Cessna 182J accident near Marble Canyon, AZ?

During a go-around from runway 21, the airplane stalled at about 10 feet AGL and collided with the ground, coming to rest inverted on a 030-degree heading.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 31 Aug 2003 involved a Cessna 182J, registration N2898F, at Marble Canyon, AZ.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

the failure of the pilot to retract the flaps and attain a sufficient airspeed during the attempted go-around, which resulted in a stall. The full nose-up trim was a contributing factor.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20031009X01703. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.