PALMER, AK, USA
N7684H
PIPER PA-12
THE PILOT STATED THAT, WHILE MANEUVERING OVER THE GLACIER, HE STALLED AND LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. THE AIRPLANE CRASHED AT THE 1,500 FOOT LEVEL. AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT, THE PILOT WAS OPERATING WITH AN EXPIRED MEDICAL CERTIFICATE.
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED AND INADVERTENT STALL DURING LOW LEVEL MANEUVERING FLIGHT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE HIGH TERRAIN.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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