Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary ANC82DA070

NEAR ANCHORAGE, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N22695

CESSNA 150H

Analysis

WHILE TAKING OFF FROM A LAKE, THE INSTRUCTOR REDUCED THE POWER TO SIMULATE A FORCED LANDING AT ABOUT 200 FT AGL. HE REPORTED THAT THE STUDENT ELECTED TO MAKE A 180 DEG TURN TO LAND. HE STATED THAT DURING THE TURN, THE STUDENT BROUGHT THE NOSE UP AND THE AIRCRAFT ENTERED A STALL/SPIN AND CRASHED IN THE WATER. REPORTEDLY, THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENT ROOM ON THE LAKE TO LAND STRAIGHT AHEAD.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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