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N30163 accident description

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Crash location 41.123889°N, 74.341111°W
Nearest city West Milford, NJ
41.100096°N, 74.391264°W
3.1 miles away
Tail number N30163
Accident date 23 Jun 2012
Aircraft type Cessna 177
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

According to the pilot, the airplane bounced during the landing. He added power in an attempt to recover, but then decided to perform a go-around maneuver. He performed the go-around checklist; however, he inadvertently retracted the flaps to the zero degree, or "UP" position, instead of the required 20 degree flap position. The airplane settled onto the grass to the left of the runway and struck bushes and cement blocks located about 150 feet off the runway, which resulted in substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's improper full flap retraction while performing a go-around maneuver, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.

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