On September 21, 2002, a Cessna R172K (registration N1071V) was involved in an aviation accident near Salmon, ID. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure to maintain airspeed while on approach which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During approach, a commercial pilot reported the airplane stalled after a series of turns and a stall warning. The airplane landed hard on the runway, departed the edge, and collided with a fence and sprinkler system.
Accident Sequence
According to the pilot's report, while on approach to the airport, the flight required a series of turns to align with the runway. During one of these turns, the airplane's stall warning horn activated. The pilot responded by applying full power. Subsequently, the pilot initiated a second turn to the right. Shortly after this turn began, the airplane stalled.
The pilot stated that the airplane then landed hard on the runway with the power still set to full. Following the hard landing, the airplane departed the runway edge and collided with a fence and a sprinkler system.
What happened in the 21 Sept 2002 Cessna R172K accident near Salmon, ID?
During approach, a commercial pilot reported the airplane stalled after a series of turns and a stall warning. The airplane landed hard on the runway, departed the edge, and collided with a fence and sprinkler system.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 21 Sept 2002 involved a Cessna R172K, registration N1071V, at Salmon, ID.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
Failure to maintain airspeed while on approach which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing.
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