ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 287650
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| Date: | Saturday 23 June 2012 |
| Time: | 13:15 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 177 |
| Owner/operator: | Rutherford Stephen |
| Registration: | N30163 |
| MSN: | 17701091 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2255 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320 SERIES |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | West Milford, New Jersey -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Ellenville, NY (N89) |
| West Milford, NJ (4N1) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
According to the pilot, the airplane bounced during the landing. He added power in an attempt to recover, but then decided to perform a go-around maneuver. He performed the go-around checklist; however, he inadvertently retracted the flaps to the zero degree, or "UP" position, instead of the required 20 degree flap position. The airplane settled onto the grass to the left of the runway and struck bushes and cement blocks located about 150 feet off the runway, which resulted in substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: The pilot's improper full flap retraction while performing a go-around maneuver, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ERA12CA414
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 04-Oct-2022 13:01 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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