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Pilot stalls aircraft while avoiding moose (N4384C)

Wasilla, AK, US

On September 22, 2005, a Champion 7EC (registration N4384C) was involved in an aviation accident near Wasilla, AK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's inadvertent stall during low-altitude maneuvering near wildlife, which resulted in a collision with trees. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-06-19Data APIEditorial standards

A private pilot stalled an aircraft at low altitude while maneuvering near a moose, resulting in a collision with trees and structural damage.

What happened

During a personal flight conducted under Federal Aviation Regulations Part 91, the private certificated pilot was operating the airplane in close proximity to a moose. The aircraft was flying at an airspeed estimated between 50 and 60 knots when the pilot inadvertently induced a stall. Following the loss of control, the airplane descended and collided with trees, sustaining significant structural damage to both the wings and the fuselage.

The investigation

Post-acc examination revealed no evidence of mechanical failure or malfunction that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot confirmed that the aircraft was in satisfactory condition prior to the incident.

Probable cause

The pilot's inadvertent stall during low-altitude maneuvering near wildlife, which resulted in a collision with trees.
Loss of control in flightAerodynamic stall

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 22 Sept 2005 Champion 7EC accident near Wasilla, AK?

A private pilot stalled an aircraft at low altitude while maneuvering near a moose, resulting in a collision with trees and structural damage.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 22 Sept 2005 involved a Champion 7EC, registration N4384C, at Wasilla, AK.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's inadvertent stall during low-altitude maneuvering near wildlife, which resulted in a collision with trees.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20051004X01571. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.