On March 14, 1993, a Cessna 185 (registration N61500) operated by Cape Symthe Air was involved in an aviation accident near Barrow, AK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadvertent stall during a low-altitude maneuver, which resulted in loss of control and impact with the ground. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An airplane banked violently to the left during a low-altitude turn, resulting in the left wing and landing gear striking the ground. The pilot attributed the mishap to an inadvertent stall.
What happened
The pilot reported that while performing a left turn at an altitude of approximately 300 feet above the ground, looking at Caribou, the airplane banked violently to the left. Altitude was lost and the left wing and landing gear struck the ground. The pilot said that the mishap may have been caused by an inadvertent stall. A post accident examination of the airplane by company personnel did not disclose any preexisting problems.
The investigation
A post-accident examination of the aircraft was conducted by company personnel. This inspection did not reveal any preexisting mechanical issues or defects that could have contributed to the incident.
Probable cause
The pilot's inadvertent stall during a low-altitude maneuver, which resulted in loss of control and impact with the ground.
What happened in the 14 Mar 1993 Cessna 185 accident near Barrow, AK?
An airplane banked violently to the left during a low-altitude turn, resulting in the left wing and landing gear striking the ground. The pilot attributed the mishap to an inadvertent stall.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 14 Mar 1993 involved a Cessna 185, registration N61500, operated by Cape Symthe Air, at Barrow, AK.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's inadvertent stall during a low-altitude maneuver, which resulted in loss of control and impact with the ground.
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