CESSNA 172N
Gila Bend, AZ — March 17, 2013
Event Information
| Date | March 17, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR13CA152 |
| Event ID | 20130317X01449 |
| Location | Gila Bend, AZ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.95611, -112.67083 |
| Airport | Gila Bend Municipal |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172N |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around.
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that while attempting to land the airplane, it drifted left and he decided to execute a go-around. During the
go-around, the airplane struck a tree located about 178 feet left of the runway, and subsequently impacted the ground. Post accident examination revealed damage to the engine firewall and wings. The student pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane 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.