N2692DCESSNA 170B2022-05-21 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 170BS/N: 20844

Summary

On May 21, 2022, a Cessna 170B (N2692D) was involved in an incident near Big Lake, AK. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: 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 incident is documented in NTSB report ANC22LA034. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2692D.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 21, 2022
NTSB Number
ANC22LA034
Location
Big Lake, AK
Event ID
20220522105111
Coordinates
61.569515, -149.854730
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

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.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
20844
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1952
Model / ICAO
170BC170
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
170B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SUTTON AIRCRAFT SALVAGE LLC
Address
13500 E JENSEN AVE
City
PALMER
State / Zip Code
AK 99645-9430
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC22LA034