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June 8, 2024 · Cessna 182 L · N3304R

Telford, TN

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 8, 2024
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Telford, TN
Aircraft
Cessna 182 L (1967)
Tail Number
N3304R
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA24LA252

After entering the traffic pattern at the destination airport, the pilot approached the runway for landing. The pilot described that during the landing approach the airplane was, “...a little fast and started to float which left my nose high.” The pilot initiated a go-around and the airplane’s nose pulled to the left. The pilot then corrected to the right and attempted to climb above trees to the right of the runway. The airplane subsequently contacted the trees and then impacted the ground. The pilot and passenger were seriously injured, and the airplane’s fuselage, wings, and engine mount were substantially damaged during the accident. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. Witness statements and video showed the airplane approach the turf runway normally and that after the pilot initiated the go-around, the airplane yawed to the left and the nose pitched up. Subsequently, the nose pitched down slightly, and a right bank began. The airplane continued in a right bank with a nose high pitch attitude and flaps extended until it impacted the trees to the right of the runway.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while performing a go-around, which resulted in an inflight collision with trees.

Full Narrative

After entering the traffic pattern at the destination airport, the pilot approached the runway for landing. The pilot described that during the landing approach the airplane was, “…a little fast and started to float which left my nose high.” The pilot initiated a go-around and the airplane’s nose pulled to the left. The pilot then corrected to the right an attempted to climb above trees to the right of the runway. The airplane subsequently contacted the trees and then impacted the ground. The pilot and passenger were seriously injured, and the airplane’s fuselage, wings, and engine mount were substantially damaged during the accident. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. Witness statements and video showed the airplane approach the turf runway normally and that after the pilot initiated the go-around, the airplane yawed to the left and the nose pitched up. Subsequently, the nose pitched down slightly, and a right bank began. The airplane continued in a right bank with a nose high pitch attitude and flaps extended until it impacted the trees to the right of the runway.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:57 EDT
Nearest AirportKITEFLD (0.2nm W)
Runway4
Runway Length2800 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 182 L
Tail NumberN3304R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental Aerospace Technolo · O-470-R41 · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 45 · Third Class · Serious
Crew 2Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 F
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time10:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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