WINDHAM, CT, USA
N7504G
CESSNA 150
THE PILOT TOOK OFF AND FLEW A SHORT PATTERN AROUND THE AIRPORT. THE PILOT STATED THAT ON DESCENT FROM 1200 FEET STRONG WINDS STARTED PUSHING THE AIRCRAFT AND HE WAS LOSING CONTROL. THE AIRCRAFT BOUNCED AND HE DECIDED TO GO AROUND. HOWEVER, ON CLIMB OUT THE AIRCRAFT WOULD NOT GAIN ALTITUDE AND COLLIDED WITH TREES AT THE END OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT CARTWHEELED AND IMPACTED THE GROUND. TWO WITNESSES SAID THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN OVER 1/2 WAY DOWN THE 2,800 FOOT LONG RUNWAY ON ITS NOSE WHEEL.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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