ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 293499
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| Date: | Tuesday 19 October 2004 |
| Time: | 10:00 LT |
| Type: |  Aviat A-1 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N79795 |
| MSN: | 1205 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 523 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-360-CIG |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Winifred, Montana -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Survey |
| Departure airport: | DENTON, MT (5U0) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot and passenger were conducting aerial surveillance supporting livestock operations. In a written report, and subsequent telephone discussion, the pilot reported he was operating at 200 feet above ground level (AGL) at an indicated airspeed of 60 miles per hour. He conveyed that on his third pass "the aircraft got soft and dropped slightly." The pilot added power and lowered the nose of the airplane, however the airplane continued to settle, eventually striking a treetop and terrain. In his written report, the pilot stated that the airplane did not respond to normal stall recovery techniques, and continued to settle after lowering the nose and adding power. No mechanical difficulties or malfunctions were reported.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an aerodynamic stall while maneuvering.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB SEA05LA001
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Oct-2022 06:41 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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