ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 285154
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| Date: | Friday 16 March 2007 |
| Time: | 15:30 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 172E |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N5759t |
| MSN: | 17251659 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1964 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3710 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental O-300 D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Pleasanton, Kansas -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Butler Airport, MO (BUM/KBUM) |
| Pleasanton, KS (6KS5) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
While performing a go around in gusty crosswinds, the pilot lost control of the airplane. The left wing struck a tree and the airplane spun around, striking another tree. The airplane came to rest nose down between the trees. Post-accident examination revealed both wings and engine cowling were crushed.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around. Contributing factors were the gusts and crosswinds.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB DEN07CA076
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 01-Oct-2022 18:29 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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