CESSNA 172S
Martinsville, VA, May 2, 2021
Event Information
| Date | May 2, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Martinsville, VA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.63136, -80.01813 |
| Airport | BLUE RIDGE |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA21LA202 |
| Event ID | 20210503103014 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172S |
| Registration # | N1089D |
| Owner | HEAVY METAL AIR LLC |
| 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 improper pitch control during a go-around in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a tail strike and a runway excursion.
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.