Aviation accident IAD96FA132

3 fatal · Cessna 172P · 1996-08-11 · SUMMERSVILLE, WV, USA

Event

NTSB number: IAD96FA132
Event ID: 20001208X06522
Type: Accident
Date: 1996-08-11
Location: SUMMERSVILLE, WV, USA
Coordinates: 38.280765, -80.840835

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 3
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 3

Aircraft

Make: Cessna
Model: 172P
Registration: N65632
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's improper flare, his delay in aborting a landing, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a bounced landing and a stall during climb out in an attempt to avoid collision with trees.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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