Final 1 minor Jul 23, 2025

N5204C accident at Helena, MT

Beech B35 — Aerodynamic stall/spin at HLN (Helena, MT)

DateJul 23, 2025
Tail numberN5204C
AircraftBeech B35 · Beechcraft Bonanza · BE35
LocationHLN — Helena, MT
Phase of flightApproach
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 minor
NTSB caseWPR25LA221

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to properly configure the airplane during a go-around which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude.

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