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 one and a half to two inches of structural ice during cruise.
- While maneuvering for landing, the pilot reduced power on short final, causing the airplane to stall at 105 mph.
- The aircraft impacted terrain short of the runway, sustaining substantial left and right wing damage, with no reported mechanical malfunctions.
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