Casualties unknown

2007-04-29: Cessna 150J (N50486) — Amery, WI

Amery, WI, US

On April 29, 2007, a Cessna 150J (registration N50486) was involved in an aviation accident near Amery, WI. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the aborted landing attempt which resulted in the airplane impacting trees. A misjudged flare, subsequent bounced landing, and gusty wind conditions were contributing factors. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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An airplane sustained substantial damage after striking trees during a go-around following a hard landing. The pilot reported gusty wind conditions at the time of the incident.

Incident Details

An airplane was substantially damaged when it collided with trees after an aborted landing attempt. According to the pilot, during the landing approach, the aircraft hit the runway hard, bounced, and then struck trees located east of the runway while attempting a go-around.

Pilot Report

The pilot stated that gusty wind conditions were present at the time of the accident. No other information regarding the aircraft's make, model, or registration was provided in the source.

Weather Information

Weather reports from New Richmond Regional Airport, situated approximately 10 nautical miles southwest of the accident site, indicated wind direction from 310 degrees at 6 knots, with gusts reaching 15 knots near the time of the occurrence.

The aircraft sustained substantial damage, but no details on injuries or fatalities were given. The investigation remains focused on the pilot's account and environmental conditions.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20070522X00602. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.