CESSNA 170B
Big Lake, AK — May 21, 2022
Event Information
| Date | May 21, 2022 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC22LA034 |
| Event ID | 20220522105111 |
| Location | Big Lake, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 61.56952, -149.85473 |
| Airport | Big Lake Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 170B |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
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.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.