Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary SEA88LA036

JUNEAU, AK, USA

Aircraft #1

N7221F

PIPER PA-28-140

Analysis

THE AIRCRAFT WAS BALLOONING DURING THE APPROACH TO THE ICE-COVERED LAKE. THE PILOT MOMENTARILY ADDED POWER TO GO-AROUND, BUT ELECTED TO REDUCE THE POWER IN ORDER TO LAND. DURING THE LANDING ROLL DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS LOST WITH THE AIRCRAFT SLIDING INTO AN EMBANKMENT ON THE ICE.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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