Cessna 172
Yakima, WA — April 20, 2020
Event Information
| Date | April 20, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR20CA125 |
| Event ID | 20200419X13127 |
| Location | Yakima, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 46.77306, -120.44055 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | 172 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to attain sufficient altitude during a go-around, which resulted in impact with hilly terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he elected to conduct a low approach over the private airstrip to familiarize himself with the area. He approached the airstrip from the north and entered a left base. After turning final, the airplane was on a stabilized approach. About 20 ft above the airstrip he applied full power, pitched the nose up, and retracted the flaps. The airplane would not gain altitude and the uphill elevation of the airstrip was quickly rising. The airplane narrowly cleared the hill at the end of the airstrip, but continued to lose altitude. The airplane touched down, went over an embankment and nosed over, coming to rest inverted. The airplane's fuselage and wings were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
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.