At approximately 1800 mountain time, a Cessna 172M struck trees during a go-around from an approach to Ute Dam Airport. The pilot and three passengers suffered minor injuries. The pilot said he decided he was too long so he executed a go-around. However, the airplane struck a tree. An examination of the airplane showed the carb heat was pulled on. No other anomalies were found.
January 28, Logan, N.M. / Cessna 172
At approximately 1800 mountain time, a Cessna 172M struck trees during a go-around from an approach to Ute Dam Airport. The pilot and three passengers suffered minor injuries. The pilot said he decided he was too long so he executed a go-around. However, the airplane struck a tree. An examination of the airplane showed the carb heat was pulled on. No other anomalies were found....
Key Takeaways:
- A Cessna 172M struck trees during a go-around at Ute Dam Airport, resulting in minor injuries for the pilot and three passengers.
- The pilot initiated the go-around after perceiving the approach was "too long" for a safe landing.
- Post-incident examination of the aircraft revealed that the carburetor heat was engaged, with no other anomalies found.
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