No fatalities

25 May 2022: AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC A-1C-180 — Pilot — Madison, MN

Madison, MN, United States

On 25 May 2022, an AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC A-1C-180 operated by Pilot was involved in an aviation accident near Madison, MN. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during landing that resulted in an impact with terrain. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 17 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During landing, a private pilot encountered a bounce and stall warning. After applying full controls and initiating a go-around, the airplane impacted terrain, substantially damaging both wings. The pilot was uninjured and reported no mechanical malfunction.

Incident Details

The private pilot of a personal flight reported that during the landing touchdown, the airplane experienced a small bounce. Subsequently, the right wing lifted, and the stall warning activated. The pilot applied full right aileron to counteract the crosswind.

Pilot Actions

Following the stall warning, the airplane yawed to the right. The pilot responded by applying full left rudder and initiated a go-around. The airplane then impacted terrain.

Outcome

The accident resulted in substantial damage to both wings and wing struts. The pilot was uninjured. The pilot stated that there was no mechanical malfunction or failure of the airplane.

Contributing factors

Performance/control parameters — Not attained/maintainedFlight crew