Night landing goes bad

This September 2009 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Cessna 172. Injuries: 1 Minor. Location: Park Rapids, Minn. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The pilot was attempting to land at night in VFR conditions. He performed a go-around on the first attempt. On the second attempt, he landed about mid-field and performed a touch-and-go landing. Continue Reading »

===> Posted on September 25th, 2011 by Meg Godlewski. No comments. © GAN 2011.