Casualties unknown

1998-05-10: Cessna 170A (N1491D) — Emily, MN

Emily, MN, US

On May 10, 1998, a Cessna 170A (registration N1491D) was involved in an aviation accident near Emily, MN. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain the proper rate of descent on final. A factor was the vegetation (bushes). This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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The pilot stated that the airplane sank below the glide path, did not respond to added power, and clipped bushes at the end of the runway. The pilot reported no engine problems before or during the event.

Pilot Statement

The pilot reported that during the approach, she observed the airplane sinking below the glide path. She added power, but the airplane did not respond. When asked if she attempted a go-around, the pilot stated that she wanted to, but the airplane would not climb out even with full power applied.

Details of Approach

The pilot mentioned that she had two notches of flaps extended during the approach. She maintained an "approach attitude" and started to add power as the airplane began sinking. The pilot stated that the aircraft "clipped bushes at the end of the runway."

Pilot Knowledge

When asked if she felt she had gotten behind the power curve, the pilot responded that she did not know what that term meant.

Engine Performance

The pilot stated that there were no problems with the engine prior to or during the time of the accident.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X10005. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.