CESSNA 120
Harlan, IA — May 16, 2018
Event Information
| Date | May 16, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN18CA185 |
| Event ID | 20180522X51320 |
| Location | Harlan, IA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.58694, -95.33667 |
| Airport | Harlan Muni |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 120 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s late go-around during a bounced landing, which led to an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot flew a visual approach to a 1,712-ft-long by 120-ft-wide turf runway. During touchdown, the airplane bounced and the pilot "felt out of control". The pilot executed a late go around, during which the airplane struck a fence at the end of the airport property, which slowed the airplane. Then, due to approaching trees, the pilot attempted to make a turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. The airplane subsequently impacted terrain and came to rest inverted, which damaged the tail.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.