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N5759t accident description

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Crash location 38.225000°N, 94.664444°W
Nearest city Pleasanton, KS
38.177805°N, 94.711347°W
4.1 miles away
Tail number N5759t
Accident date 16 Mar 2007
Aircraft type Cessna 172E
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

According to the pilot, he was landing at his private grass airstrip. After examining the wind sock, which was indicating "at least 15 knots," he decided to execute a go-around due to the strong gusty crosswinds. The pilot said that during the go-around attempt, a gust of wind prevented the airplane from climbing and it began to descend. The airplane struck a tree with its left wing and spun around striking another tree. The airplane came to rest nose down between the trees. A post-accident examination of the airplane showed both wings and engine cowling crushed aft.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around. Contributing factors were the gusts and crosswinds.

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