ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 124597
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| Date: | Thursday 3 August 1978 |
| Time: | 15:26 |
| Type: |  Cessna 401A |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N555SH |
| MSN: | 401A0081 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 5 |
| Aircraft damage: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Location: | Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (KASE/ASE), Aspen, CO -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Wichita, KS |
| Aspen/Pitkin County Airport, CO (KASE/ASE) | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
The approach to Aspen-Pitkin County-Sardy Field was completed in excellent weather conditions. On final, the twin engine airplane stalled and crashed short of runway. All five occupants were seriously injured and the aircraft was destroyed.
- Cause:
Stall on final approach after the pilot failed to maintain flying speed. The following contributing factors were reported:
- High density altitude,
- Downwind.
Sources:
NTSB
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 29-Mar-2020 02:03 | Captain Adam | Updated [Cn, Location, Nature, Departure airport, Destination airport, Narrative] |
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