On August 6, 2005, a Piper PA-22-150 (registration N4774A) was involved in an aviation accident near Tyonek, AK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The instructor pilot's inadvertent touchdown during a low pass, and attempted go-around, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain, and nose over. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An instructor pilot scouting an off-site landing area reported the airplane settled during a low pass. Applying power for a climb did not result in engine response. The airplane touched down and nosed over during the landing roll. The pilot stated no mechanical malfunctions.
Accident Details
An instructor pilot providing flight instruction under 14 CFR Part 91 was scouting an off-site landing area. While conducting a low pass over the area, the airplane began to settle. The pilot attempted to climb by applying power, but the engine did not respond. As a result, the airplane touched down on the intended surface. During the subsequent landing roll, the airplane nosed over.
Pilot Statement
In a written statement submitted to the National Transportation Safety Board, the pilot explained that the throttle should have been applied more slowly during the go-around attempt. He emphasized that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures involved in the accident. The pilot's statement provided the only account of the events leading up to the accident and did not include any additional contributing factors.
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