CESSNA 172
Greenville, TX, April 16, 2011
Event Information
| Date | April 16, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Greenville, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.23944, -96.07306 |
| Airport | Private Airstrip |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN11CA293 |
| Event ID | 20110418X54845 |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172 |
| Registration # | N6933A |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's delayed action in performing a go-around maneuver, which resulted in an impact with trees.
Full Narrative
Following a cross-country flight, the pilot attempted to land at a grass airstrip. Realizing that he would not be able to stop the airplane before the end of the runway, the pilot attempted a go-around maneuver. Unable to clear static power lines that were near the departure end of the runway, the pilot elected to go under the lines and subsequently impacted trees. The airplane came to rest in the trees, inverted, and in a nose down position. The airplane's wings and fuselage sustained substantial damage during the accident. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane prior to the accident.
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.