Cessna 120
Gulkana, AK — May 24, 2020
Event Information
| Date | May 24, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC20CA054 |
| Event ID | 20200601X73939 |
| Location | Gulkana, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 62.19000, -144.87583 |
| 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 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed during final approach to landing, and his subsequent failure to attain sufficient altitude to clear trees during an attempted go-around.
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.