Aviation accident DFW08FA040

2 fatal · CESSNA 172N · 2007-11-28 · Marlow, OK, USA

Event

NTSB number: DFW08FA040
Event ID: 20071203X01887
Type: Accident
Date: 2007-11-28
Location: Marlow, OK, USA
Coordinates: 34.618888, -97.800277

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 2
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 2

Aircraft

Make: CESSNA
Model: 172N
Registration: N6555D
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident were the low altitude for recovery and the gusty tailwind.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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