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CESSNA 170B accident at Big Lake, AK, 21 May 2022

Big Lake, AK, United States

On May 21, 2022, a CESSNA 170B was involved in an aviation accident near Big Lake, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during final approach which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall at too low of an altitude to recover. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during final approach which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall at too low of an altitude to recover.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilotAirspeed — Not attained/maintainedAngle of attack — Not attained/maintained

Related events

Same aircraft family

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 21 May 2022 CESSNA 170B accident near Big Lake, AK?

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during final approach which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall at too low of an altitude to recover.

Were there any fatalities in the 21 May 2022 CESSNA 170B accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 21 May 2022 involved a CESSNA 170B, at Big Lake, AK.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during final approach which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall at too low of an altitude to recover.

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