Incident Overview
Description
The Volpar Turboliner crashed when it stalled during a low pass over the Lupine Airstrip in Alaska. The airstrip was VFR operations only and weather conditions at the accident time were instrument conditions with a visibility of 2 miles or less in fog. It was also established that the airplane was over its maximum takeoff weight and landing weight. The Lupine Airstrip was constructed to transport PROBABLE CAUSE(S) pilot in command – continued VFR flight into adverse weather conditions pilot in command – failed to obtain/maintain flying speed FACTOR(S) pilot in command – failed to follow approved procedures,directives,etc. pilot in command – improper operation of powerplant & powerplant controls miscellaneous acts,conditions – airframe ice weather – low ceiling weather – fog weather – snow weather – icing conditions-includes sleet,freezing rain,etc.
Primary Cause
Pilot in command failure to follow approved procedures and maintain flying speed due to adverse weather conditions.Pilot in command failure to follow approved procedures and maintain flying speed due to adverse weather conditions.Share on:
