Crash location | 47.691111°N, 114.377223°W |
Nearest city | Polson, MT
47.693550°N, 114.163172°W 10.0 miles away |
Tail number | N53141 |
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Accident date | 26 May 2015 |
Aircraft type | Cessna 188 |
Additional details: | None |
The pilot reported that while maneuvering at low altitude on an aerial application flight, the airplane aerodynamically stalled and impacted terrain, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing of the airplane.
The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot's failure to maintain airplane pitch, power, and turn coordination while maneuvering at low altitude, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and a collision with terrain.