Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary ATL92LA127

DUNN, NC, USA

Aircraft #1

N55464

BOEING A75N1

Analysis

WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH THE PILOT ELECTED TO TERMINATE THE APPROACH AND GO-AROUND. DURING THE GO AROUND ATTEMPT, THE LOWER LEFT WING ASSEMBLY COLLIDED WITH A 4 INCH METAL POLE WHICH EXTENDED 8 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND. NO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WERE REPORTED BY THE PILOT.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INADEQUARE VISUAL LOOKOUT TO SEE AND AVOID THE 8 FOOT HIGH POLE ADJACENT TO THE LANDING STRIP.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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