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August 31, 2003 · Cessna 182J · N2898F

Marble Canyon, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 31, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Marble Canyon, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna 182J
Tail Number
N2898F
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX03CA272

The airplane stalled and then collided with the ground during an attempted go-around from runway 21. On final approach, the pilot configured the airplane with full flaps and full nose-up trim. During the intial touchdown, the airplane bounced. The pilot elected to go-around and added full power without retracting the flaps or changing the trim setting. About 10 feet agl, the left wing stalled. The airplane came to rest inverted on a 030-degree heading. The POH for the airplane states that during a go-around, the pilot should add full power, retract the flaps to 20 degrees, and obtain 55 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

the failure of the pilot to retract the flaps and attain a sufficient airspeed during the attempted go-around, which resulted in a stall. The full nose-up trim was a contributing factor.

Full Narrative

On August 31, 2003, about 0830 mountain standard time, a Cessna 182J, N2898F, collided with the ground during an attempted go-around at Marble Canyon Airport, Marble Canyon, Arizona. The pilot/owner was operating the airplane under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. The private pilot and one passenger were not injured; the airplane sustained substantial damage. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan had been filed. The personal cross-country flight originated from Cottonwood Airport, Cottonwood, Arizona, about 0730. The pilot reported in a written statement that he circled Marble County Airport at 7,000 feet mean sea level (msl), attempting to get a clear visual of the airport windsock prior to landing. An attempt was also made to try to contact UNICOM for an airport advisory. Wind conditions could not be obtained from the windsock due to its poor condition and UNICOM was unmanned. The pilot elected to land on runway 21 and, at 4,600 feet msl, entered its standard traffic pattern from 45 degrees to downwind. On final approach full flaps and full nose-up trim were applied, and the airplane felt stable. During the initial touchdown, the airplane bounced and a go-around was initiated in an effort to avoid a potential propeller strike. With the airplane at full power and in nose-up configuration, the left wing stalled. No compensation was ever made for the full nose-up trim. The airplane came to rest inverted. During a telephone interview with the pilot, he reported that he was never sure of the wind conditions at the airport. He also recalled that when executing the go-around he did not retract flaps. The airplane stalled about 10 feet above ground level (agl), nosed over, and came to rest on runway 21 with its nose pointing toward 030 degrees. The pilot could not speculate why the aircraft initially bounced on initial contact with the runway. There were no mechanical malfunctions reported. The pilot operating handbook (POH) for the airplane states that during a go-around the pilot should add full power, retract flaps to 20 degrees, and then obtain 55 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:30 MST
Nearest AirportMarble Canyon (0nm N)
Runway210
Runway Length3715 ft
Runway Width35 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182J
Tail NumberN2898F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-470 · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.14 inHg
Observation Time15:56
Weather SourceWFAC

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