2005-08-06: Piper PA-22-150 — Tyonek, AK

Casualties unknown • Tyonek, AK, US

Probable cause

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.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The 14 CFR Part 91 instructor pilot was providing instruction while scouting an off-site landing area. He said during a low pass the airplane started to settle, and he applied power to climb, but the engine failed to respond. He said the airplane touched down, and during the landing roll the airplane nosed over. In his written statement to the NTSB, the pilot wrote that the throttle should have been applied more slowly for the go-around, and that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures associated with the accident.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2005-08-06 Piper PA-22-150 accident near Tyonek, AK?

The 14 CFR Part 91 instructor pilot was providing instruction while scouting an off-site landing area. He said during a low pass the airplane started to settle, and he applied power to climb, but the engine failed to respond. He said the airplane touched down, and during the landing roll the airplane nosed over. In…

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2005-08-06 involved a Piper PA-22-150, registration N4774A, at Tyonek, AK.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

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.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20050902X01376. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.

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