ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 45211
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| Date: | Friday 30 May 2003 |
| Time: | 09:58 |
| Type: |  Cessna 172 Skyhawk |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N7301A |
| MSN: | 29401 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1956 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 2809 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental O-300 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Republic, WA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Survey |
| Departure airport: | Republic, WA (R49) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The private pilot, with one passenger/observer aboard, was conducting an aerial search for a missing person in mountainous terrain. Witnesses to the accident reported that the airplane was observed on a westerly heading (in the direction of the summit) just above the treetops. A witness stated the airplane was in a level flight attitude when it suddenly banked sharply to the left and entered a steep descent, ultimately impacting terrain in a nose low attitude. The wreckage came to rest approximately 50 feet south (down hill) from a series of high-tension power lines. A series of parallel scratch marks were observed on both wings of the airplane, however, no damage was noted to the power lines or associated support structures. Post accident examination of the engine, airframe and associated components revealed no evidence of a pre impact mechanical failure or anomaly.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall and subsequent loss of control during low altitude maneuvering.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB: https://www.ntsb.gov/_layouts/ntsb.aviation/brief.aspx?ev_id=20030609X00824&key=1
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 28-Oct-2008 00:45 | ASN archive | Added |
| 21-Dec-2016 19:24 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Damage, Category, Investigating agency] |
| 08-Dec-2017 18:46 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Operator, Departure airport, Source, Narrative] |
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