No fatalities

24 Sep 2013: CESSNA 152 NO SERIES — Wadsworth, OH

Wadsworth, OH, United States

On 24 Sep 2013, a CESSNA 152 NO SERIES was involved in an aviation accident near Wadsworth, OH. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to adequately maintain airspeed during a go-around. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During a go-around, the aircraft failed to climb or maintain altitude and settled to the ground 200 yards past the runway, resulting in substantial fuselage damage and serious pilot injury. Postaccident examination revealed no anomalies.

Accident Summary

According to a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, the aircraft was not in a position to land, prompting the pilot to execute a go-around maneuver. During the go-around, the pilot was unable to get the aircraft to climb or maintain altitude. The aircraft subsequently settled to the ground approximately 200 yards beyond the departure end of the runway.

Damage and Injuries

The accident resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft's fuselage. The pilot sustained serious injuries.

Postaccident Examination

A postaccident examination of the aircraft did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane. The pilot did not return an NTSB Form 6120 prior to the completion of the investigation.

Contributing factors

Causes

Pilot

Other contributing factors

Angle of attack — Not attained/maintained