ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 40399
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| Date: | 03-MAY-1992 |
| Time: | 1420 |
| Type: | Pilatus B4-PC11A |
| Operator: | private |
| Registration: | N279AS |
| C/n / msn: | 261 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Airplane damage: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Location: | Wenatchee, WA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | |
THE PILOT WAS MANEUVERING AT A LOW ALTITUDE ABOVE A RIDGE WHEN THE AIRCRAFT NOSED UP, ROLLED INVERTED, DESCENDED IN A NOSE DOWN ATTITUDE AND IMPACTED THE GROUND. CAUSE: FAILURE BY THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED, RESULTING IN AIRCRAFT STALL.
Sources:
NTSB: http://www.ntsb.gov/ntsb/brief.asp?ev_id=20001211X14723
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 24-Oct-2008 10:30 | ASN archive | Added |
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