On October 27, 1995, a Cessna 206 (registration N2167F) was involved in an aviation accident near Long Beach, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the missed approach, which resulted in a stall and subsequent collision with terrain. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
The pilot executed a missed approach after reaching minimums on an ILS, then stalled the aircraft at low altitude while maneuvering in visual conditions to land on another runway.
What happened
The aircraft impacted terrain adjacent to the destination runway while executing a circling approach in instrument meteorological conditions. The pilot completed an instrument landing system approach to minimums and executed a missed approach. During the missed approach, the pilot identified another runway and was cleared to land on that runway. While maneuvering in visual conditions, the pilot stalled the aircraft at a low altitude and impacted the terrain.
The investigation
No mechanical examination details were provided in the source text.
Findings
The primary factor contributing to this accident was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the missed approach maneuver. The stall occurred at a low altitude, leaving insufficient time or height to recover before impact with the terrain.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the missed approach, which resulted in a stall and subsequent collision with terrain.
What happened in the 27 Oct 1995 Cessna 206 accident near Long Beach, CA?
The pilot executed a missed approach after reaching minimums on an ILS, then stalled the aircraft at low altitude while maneuvering in visual conditions to land on another runway.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 27 Oct 1995 involved a Cessna 206, registration N2167F, at Long Beach, CA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the missed approach, which resulted in a stall and subsequent collision with terrain.
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