Casualties unknown

Stall and Spin During Simulated Power-Out Approach (N45150)

Pollocksville, NC, US

On April 1, 1991, a Cessna 150M (registration N45150) operated by Air East, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Pollocksville, NC. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL/SPIN. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A private pilot on his first flight in four months experienced a stall and spin during climbout after a simulated power-out approach. The airplane impacted terrain before recovery.

Event Overview

A private pilot was conducting his first flight in a light airplane after approximately four months without flying. During the climbout following a simulated power-out approach, the airplane stalled and entered a right-hand spin. The pilot reported neutralizing the controls, but the airplane impacted the terrain before full recovery could be achieved.

Pilot Report

According to the pilot, at the time of the stall, the airplane was at a 10-degree nose-high pitch attitude with about 45 degrees of bank. The pilot's actions included neutralizing the controls, but the airplane did not recover fully prior to impact.

Sequence of Events

The flight included a simulated power-out approach, after which the airplane was climbing out. During this climbout phase, the airplane stalled. Subsequently, it entered a right-hand spin. The pilot attempted recovery by neutralizing the controls, but the airplane struck the terrain before the recovery was complete.

Additional Information

No further details about the aircraft type, registration, date, location, or injuries were provided in the source. The pilot's identity and any other factors were not explicitly stated.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1 Apr 1991 Cessna 150M accident near Pollocksville, NC?

A private pilot on his first flight in four months experienced a stall and spin during climbout after a simulated power-out approach. The airplane impacted terrain before recovery.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1 Apr 1991 involved a Cessna 150M, registration N45150, operated by Air East, Inc., at Pollocksville, NC.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL/SPIN.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X16721. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.