On July 14, 2005, a Cessna 170B (registration N2958D) operated by William Hyslip was involved in an aviation accident near Prescott, AZ. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's misjudged flare, and excessive use of the elevator control, which resulted in a failure to maintain adequate airspeed and a stall/mush. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An airplane stalled during the landing flare in an approach to runway 21R and impacted terrain. The pilot reported overcorrecting after rounding out late, leading to loss of control.
Approach and Landing
During the approach for runway 21R, the pilot noticed that the airplane was above glide slope and added another notch of flaps. The airplane remained on glide slope until the landing flare.
Pilot Actions
The pilot said he rounded out too late and overreacted by pulling back too hard on the control yoke. The left wing dropped, and the pilot pushed the yoke forward and to the right while increasing throttle. The airplane was no longer in line with the runway and was facing rising terrain. The pilot then pulled back on the yoke to avoid the ground. The left wing dropped again and the airplane pitched down and to the left, impacting terrain.
Mechanical Status
The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.
Outcome
The airplane stalled during the landing flare and impacted terrain.
What happened in the 14 Jul 2005 Cessna 170B accident near Prescott, AZ?
An airplane stalled during the landing flare in an approach to runway 21R and impacted terrain. The pilot reported overcorrecting after rounding out late, leading to loss of control.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 14 Jul 2005 involved a Cessna 170B, registration N2958D, operated by William Hyslip, at Prescott, AZ.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
the pilot's misjudged flare, and excessive use of the elevator control, which resulted in a failure to maintain adequate airspeed and a stall/mush.
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