Aviation accident ANC08FA037

1 fatal · CESSNA 170B · 2008-02-27 · Tyonek, AK, USA

Event

NTSB number: ANC08FA037
Event ID: 20080306X00281
Type: Accident
Date: 2008-02-27
Location: Tyonek, AK, USA
Coordinates: 61.029724, -151.398605

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 1

Aircraft

Make: CESSNA
Model: 170B
Registration: N8458D
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to prevent a stall while maneuvering, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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