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Pilot Loses Directional Control During Grass Runway Landing, Stalls on Go-Around (N3760R)

Manvel, TX, US

On October 15, 2003, a Cessna 172H (registration N3760R) was involved in an aviation accident near Manvel, TX. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the attempted go-around resulting in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the crosswind landing. 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 landing on a grass turf runway, the pilot lost directional control and attempted a go-around. The airplane stalled and impacted terrain. Wind was a direct crosswind at 15 knots gusting.

Accident Description

During landing on a grass turf runway, the pilot lost directional control and initiated a go-around. During the attempted go-around, the airplane stalled and impacted the terrain.

Pilot Statement

The pilot reported that the airplane touched down on the runway centerline before drifting to the left. After becoming airborne again during the go-around, the left wing dropped and struck the ground.

Wind Conditions

The airport manager reported that at the time of the accident, the wind was a direct crosswind from approximately 110 degrees at 15 knots with gusts.

Pilot Recommendation

In the recommendation section of his accident report, the pilot stated, "Better control by pilot during crosswind landing."

Loss of control in flightAerodynamic stall

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 15 Oct 2003 Cessna 172H accident near Manvel, TX?

During landing on a grass turf runway, the pilot lost directional control and attempted a go-around. The airplane stalled and impacted terrain. Wind was a direct crosswind at 15 knots gusting.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 15 Oct 2003 involved a Cessna 172H, registration N3760R, at Manvel, TX.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the attempted go-around resulting in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the crosswind landing.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20031017X01766. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.