Anatomy of a Cirrus Stall Accident

So-called over-the-top or cross-control stall accidents have been common among general aviation pilots for years. But no one has ever really documented what happens in one--until now. Thanks the widespread use of glass cockpits, this fatal stall accident has been extraordinarily well documented by accident investigators and includes a video re-creation.

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[kuse123123]

type in "ski crashes" in the youtube search and click the video with stars in the title to be shocked!

[wrh61]

I tend to agree with the announcer, "the more things change the more they stay the same".

I've made more than my fair share of stupid moves , so I ain't criticising anyone..

[99RFA]

noooooooooooo

[Blazingspitfire]

may be a cross control stall?

[TheMeslava]

@dboy4ever Well considering he was below 500 feet he wouldn't have the time to apply full spin recovery procedures, OR the time to enter a full spin in the first place. Simply the plane stalled, spin recovery was applied and since it was so early in the incipient spin stage, it caused a snap roll, (A basic aerobatic maneuver) and that ultimately led to disaster in this case. RIP to the pilot.

[bg11215]

I guess they didn't have time to pull the chute.

[makeiteasyable]

excellent analysis

[w5cdt]

NO fancy steep turns when low and slow. Stall speed is 41% higher at 60 degree bank. Study your Vso and Vs1 numbers and take note.

[StinkySQL]

The more I review sport plane accidents, the more its something like this. Low altitude and iffy violent changes just don't mix well.

[killingamps]

I used to try to impress my buddies in the tower with super-tight 360's in my C-150. I did not know how close I was to courting disaster.

[rigilchrist]

@anythingthatflys Can you provide evidence of your statement: "putting the caps system on it was the only way they got the plane certified"? Cirrus state that the plane was deigned with CAPS from the outset.