Accident Pitts S1C N91GD,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 297398
 
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Date:Monday 15 April 2002
Time:18:10 LT
Type:Silhouette image of generic PTS1 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Pitts S1C
Owner/operator:
Registration: N91GD
MSN: 0001
Total airframe hrs:408 hours
Engine model:Lycoming O-360
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:Gainesville, Florida -   United States of America
Phase: Unknown
Nature:Private
Departure airport:Gainesville-J R Alison Municipal Airport, FL (GNV/KGNV)
Destination airport:Gainsville
Investigating agency: NTSB
Confidence Rating: Accident investigation report completed and information captured
Narrative:
During the approach to landing, the pilot felt there was an excessive left quartering tailwind and appeared to be running out of runway. The pilot then advanced the power for an attempted go-around. The airplane made a slight turn to the left, then made a right turn into the ground.

Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the ground during an attempted go-around.

Accident investigation:
cover
  
Investigating agency: NTSB
Report number: ATL02LA085
Status: Investigation completed
Duration: 9 months
Download report: Final report

Sources:

NTSB ATL02LA085

Revision history:

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