No fatalities

Pilot loses control during go-around following long landing (N9026C)

Arock, OR, US

On September 3, 2006, a Cessna 180 (registration N9026C) was involved in an aviation accident near Arock, OR. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the go-around, which resulted in an impact with trees, while operating with a tailwind. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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Aircraft registered N9026C
Aircraft registered N9026C. Photo: Glenn Beltz / CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A pilot attempted a go-around after a long landing with a tailwind, but the aircraft veered right into trees, causing substantial damage.

What happened

The flight involved a routine landing phase where the pilot elected to execute a missed approach. The source material indicates that the initial touchdown occurred further down the runway than intended, described as landing long. Following this decision to go around, power was added to the engines.

Immediately after the increase in thrust, the airplane began to veer toward the right side of the runway. This deviation directed the aircraft toward a stand of trees located near the runway environment. The pilot attempted to correct the trajectory by steering back to the left. However, this corrective action proved unsuccessful. Consequently, the airplane impacted the trees, resulting in substantial damage to the airframe.

The pilot provided a statement regarding the conditions at the time of the incident. It was noted that the landing had been performed with a tailwind component. This weather condition likely contributed to the extended touchdown point and the subsequent handling difficulties during the go-around maneuver.

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the go-around, which resulted in an impact with trees, while operating with a tailwind.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 3 Sept 2006 Cessna 180 accident near Arock, OR?

A pilot attempted a go-around after a long landing with a tailwind, but the aircraft veered right into trees, causing substantial damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 3 Sept 2006 Cessna 180 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 3 Sept 2006 involved a Cessna 180, registration N9026C, at Arock, OR.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the go-around, which resulted in an impact with trees, while operating with a tailwind.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20061004X01448. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.