Loss of control and terrain impact during ILS approach

3 fatalities • Goodland, United States of America • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft crashed into terrain during an instrument approach after experiencing an overspeed condition followed by a stall event.

What happened

During an ILS approach to runway 30, the pilot-in-command was operating the aircraft. Data from the cockpit voice recorder indicates that the flight crew struggled to maintain a stabilized approach. The aircraft initially experienced an overspeed condition during the early stages of the descent, which caused the plane to deviate from the localizer.

While attempting to correct the flight path and re-align with the localizer, the pilot allowed the airspeed to drop significantly. This reduction in speed triggered the activation of the stick-shaker, signaling an impending stall. The stall condition persisted until the aircraft lost controlled flight and struck the ground.

Findings

Investigation of the wreckage and flight data revealed no evidence of mechanical failures or malfunctions prior to the impact. The accident resulted in three fatalities and no survivors.

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the recovery from an overspeed condition led to an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1993-12-15 Mitsubishi MU-300 Diamond accident near Goodland, United States of America?

An aircraft crashed into terrain during an instrument approach after experiencing an overspeed condition followed by a stall event.

Were there any fatalities in the 1993-12-15 Mitsubishi MU-300 Diamond accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1993-12-15 involved a Mitsubishi MU-300 Diamond, registration N710MB, operated by Whitham Farms Feed Yard, at Goodland, United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the recovery from an overspeed condition led to an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.

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