Casualties unknown

2007-06-10: Cessna 150L (N1786Q) — William J. Peek JR — Greensboro, GA

Greensboro, GA, US

On June 10, 2007, a Cessna 150L (registration N1786Q) operated by William J. Peek JR was involved in an aviation accident near Greensboro, GA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to retract the wing flaps during a go-around, which resulted in a stall, and uncontrolled descent, and an impact with terrain. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During landing, wind gusts pushed the airplane off the runway. The pilot initiated a go-around with flaps at 40 degrees but lost control, resulting in a hard impact.

Approach and Initial Landing Attempt

The pilot reported that the approach to landing was uneventful. She noted there was some wind, but it was manageable. As the airplane crossed the runway numbers, a gust of wind pushed it approximately 50 feet to the right of the runway. She attempted to guide the airplane back over the runway.

Encounter with Second Gust and Decision to Go-Around

Before she could realign the airplane, another gust of wind affected its position. At that point, she decided to perform a go-around. The flaps were set at 40 degrees when she initiated the go-around.

Execution of Go-Around and Loss of Control

The pilot stated she applied full power for the go-around. Her next recollection was the airplane slamming into the ground, bouncing back up, and then coming to rest in a nose-down attitude.

Mechanical Status

According to the pilot, prior to the accident there were no indications of any mechanical failures or malfunctions to the airplane or any of its systems.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20070910X01350. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.