Cessna 172L N7668G

Summary

On 7 June 2005 at about 20:55 local time, a Cessna 172L registered N7668G, operated by Red Baron Aviation, was involved in an accident near Santa Ynez, California, United States. 3 people were on board and 3 had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

7 June 2005 at 20:55

Classification

Accident

Location

Santa Ynez, California, United States

Nearest airport

Santa Ynez Airport (INZ)

Coordinates

34.6067, -120.0756

Aircraft

Cessna 172L

Registration

N7668G

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Red Baron Aviation

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Santa Barbara → Unknown

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

LAX05LA197

3 people had minor injuries.

the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a stall and collision with terrain.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

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The airplane stalled and impacted the airport's ramp area during an attempted landing. While on short final approach, about 15 to 20 feet above ground level, a gust of wind lifted the left wing and shifted the airplane from the runway's centerline. The pilot manipulated the throttle control full forward in an effort to obtain the maximum power setting and execute a go-around. The airplane stalled and impacted the ramp tie-down area just north of the runway. At the time of the accident, the weather observation facility at the airport reported wind from 300 degrees at 13 knots, gusting to 21 knots. The pitch trim was found in the neutral position and the flaps were extended to 30 degrees. No preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures were identified during an examination of the wreckage.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.