CESSNA AIRCRAFT CO 162
Palo Alto, CA — April 6, 2022
Event Information
| Date | April 6, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR22LA145 |
| Event ID | 20220407104905 |
| Location | Palo Alto, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.46111, -122.11505 |
| Airport | Palo Alto Airport |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA AIRCRAFT CO |
| Model | 162 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain pitch control during a go-around maneuver, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with the ground.
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.