ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 249370
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| Date: | Saturday 23 May 2020 |
| Time: | 19:00 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 120 |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N72536 |
| MSN: | 9706 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1946 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 5963 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental C85- 12F |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Gulkana, Alaska -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Gulkana Airport, AK (GKN/PAGK) |
| Gulkana, AK | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that while landing at an unimproved airstrip, his airspeed on final approach was too fast, and he decided to perform a go-around. During the go-around, the left main tire struck trees at the departure end of the airstrip and the airplane subsequently descended into the brush and trees. The right wing and right elevator sustained substantial damage. The pilot stated there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
In the recommendation section of the NTSB Accident/Incident Reporting Form 6120.1, the pilot stated that the accident may have been prevented if he had been more aware of his limitations and the airplane's performance limitations.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed during final approach to landing, and his subsequent failure to attain sufficient altitude to clear trees during an attempted go-around.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC20CA054
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 02-Apr-2021 17:25 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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