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Cessna 177RG No Series accident at Lynden, WA, 14 Jun 2020

Lynden, WA, United States

On June 14, 2020, a Cessna 177RG No Series was involved in an aviation accident near Lynden, WA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing approach, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall, hard landing, and a landing gear collapse. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing approach, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall, hard landing, and a landing gear collapse.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Angle of attack — Not attained/maintainedPilot

Related events

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 14 Jun 2020 Cessna 177RG No Series accident near Lynden, WA?

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing approach, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall, hard landing, and a landing gear collapse.

Were there any fatalities in the 14 Jun 2020 Cessna 177RG No Series accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 14 Jun 2020 involved a Cessna 177RG No Series, at Lynden, WA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing approach, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall, hard landing, and a landing gear collapse.

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