Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary SEA89FA010

SUN VALLEY, ID, USA

Aircraft #1

N8975J

PIPER PA-28-180

Analysis

THE PILOT FLEW INTO A BOX CANYON AT A LOW ALTITUDE ABOVE THE GROUND NEAR 9000 FT MSL. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CLIMB OVER A RIDGELINE, THE AIRCRAFT STALLED, ENTERED A SPIN, AND DESCENDED NOSE DOWN UNTIL IMPACT WITH THE GROUND.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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