Final
2 fatal
Aug 15, 2022
N26HV crash at Yellow Pine, ID
Aviat Aircraft Inc A-1A — Loss of control in flight at 3U2 (Yellow Pine, ID)
DateAug 15, 2022
Tail numberN26HV
AircraftAviat A-1A · Aviat Husky · HUSK
Location3U2 — Yellow Pine, ID
Phase of flightInitial Climb
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries2 fatal
NTSB caseWPR22FA304
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an initial climb, which resulted in the exceedance of the critical angle of attack, subsequent aerodynamic stall, and impact with terrain. Contributing was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane above its maximum gross weight.
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