AvWeb 12/21/2009: 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 to the widespread use of glass cockpits, this fatal stall accident has been extraordinarily well-documented by accident investigators and includes a video re-creation. Aviation Safety magazinewalks you through the accident in this video. Aviation Safety also interviewed John King (King Schools) and Rich Stowell (SAFE #0002), two veteran flight instructors who discuss the state of stall and spin training.
Anatomy of a Fatal Stall/Spin
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I posted extensively on the AvWeb Forum regarding this accident and I hope this kind of intelligent analysis pervades the SAFE Forum (http://www.avweb.com/blogs/insider/AvWebInsider_CirrusStall_201729-1.html) But in summary, I think Rich and John in the podcast are right on point: more training and awareness are necessary for all pilots along with more maneuvering flight (Rich) but also ADM and “how did we get in this dangerous situation” where only immense skill could possibly save the day (John).
I would also (as a recent CSIP and long time stick and rudder advocate) indicate to everyone that there is nothing “Cirrus Specific” about this accident that I can detect (except perhaps Cirrus pilot automation induced “control numbness?”) Any HP plane in this situation could easily end “over the top” with sudden power application (310 ponies) I once had a student spin me on base (he was quick and/or I was asleep?) Youall be careful out there!