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NTSB investigation record

ANC92LA172

Completed

Piper Pa-12-150· N2577M

NTSB Report
Date
September 13, 1992
Location
Upper Yantarni, AK
Conditions
VMC
Record
Published May 26, 1993

Primary finding

Probable cause

Pilot in command inadvertant encounter with aerodynamic stall during low level approach turn. Factor affecting the accident was: the pilot's approach procedure/technique to fly VFR approach pattern at 50 feet agl.

Investigator assessment

Analysis narrative

The pilot of a wheel equipped pa12 encountered an approach turn stall while maneuvering for landing from a 50 foot pattern altitude at remote gravel bar location on alaska peninusla. The pilot and pax recvd minor injuries and acft was substantially damaged.

Source record

Factual narrative

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