| Crash location | 32.956111°N, 112.670834°W |
| Nearest city | Gila Bend, AZ
32.947824°N, 112.716831°W 2.7 miles away |
| Tail number | N5802J |
|---|---|
| Accident date | 17 Mar 2013 |
| Aircraft type | Cessna 172N |
| Additional details: | None |
The student pilot reported that while attempting to land the airplane, it drifted left and he decided to execute a go-around. During the
go-around, the airplane struck a tree located about 178 feet left of the runway, and subsequently impacted the ground. Post accident examination revealed damage to the engine firewall and wings. The student pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted go-around.