On January 16, 1999, a Cessna 175 (registration N9326B) operated by John H. Bross was involved in an aviation accident near Moses Lake, WA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot initiated a go-around after drifting from the centerline on final approach. During the go-around, the stall warning horn sounded, and the aircraft collided with terrain about 400 feet from the runway, sliding onto it.
Sequence of Events
The pilot reported that while on final approach to the runway, the aircraft drifted from the center line. In response, the pilot initiated a go-around. During the go-around procedure, the stall warning horn sounded. Subsequently, the aircraft collided with terrain.
Impact and Resting Position
The aircraft impacted the terrain approximately 400 feet southeast of the approach end of the runway. After impact, it slid another 65 feet before coming to rest on the runway.
Investigation
No evidence was found to indicate a mechanical failure or malfunction during the event. The investigation did not identify any pre-existing issues with the aircraft's systems or structure.