While in cruise, the airplane collected one and one-half to two inches of structural ice. While maneuvering for landing, the pilot kept up the airplane’s speed. However, on short final he reduced power and the airplane stalled at about 105 mph. The airplane impacted terrain short of the runway and sustained substantial left and right wing damage. The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane during the flight.
October 5, 2012, Colorado Springs, Colo. Piper PA-24-250 Comanche 250
While in cruise, the airplane collected one and one-half to two inches of structural ice. While maneuvering for landing, the pilot kept up the airplane’s speed. However, on short final he reduced power and the airplane stalled at about 105 mph. The airplane impacted terrain short of the runway and sustained substantial left and right wing damage. The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane during the flight.…
Key Takeaways:
- The airplane accumulated 1.5 to 2 inches of structural ice during its cruise phase.
- While on short final for landing, the pilot reduced power, causing the airplane to stall at approximately 105 mph.
- The aircraft impacted terrain short of the runway, resulting in substantial damage to both wings.
- The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane during the flight.
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