ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 296204
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| Date: | Tuesday 11 February 2003 |
| Time: | 14:20 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 172 |
| Owner/operator: | Ken J Caldwell |
| Registration: | N80355 |
| MSN: | 17266545 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2752 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-E2D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Hendersonville, North Carolina -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | HENDERSONVILLE, NC (0A7 |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
According to the pilot, on final approach to runway 14 the airplane encountered crosswinds gusting up to 16 knots. During the landing flare the winds shifted to a quartering tailwind. The pilot elected to execute a go-around. During the go-around, the right main gear collided with a power line. The airplane nosed over, and impacted an airport hangar. The airplane descended and impacted the ground. No mechanical or flight control malfunctions were reported by the pilot prior to impact.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and clearence from power lines during a go-around, resulting in an in-flight collision with a powerline.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ATL03LA044
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Oct-2022 17:47 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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