No fatalities
28 Oct 2023: MUSTANG II — HOGUE JAMES H — Asheville, AL
On 28 Oct 2023, a MUSTANG II operated by HOGUE JAMES H was involved in an aviation accident near Asheville, AL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during initial climb after an aborted landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during initial climb after an aborted landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotAngle of attack — Not attained/maintained