Jun 3, 1999
Accident
Substantial ST. DAVID, AZ
Injuries2 minor
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate reference approach airspeed for the existing gusty wind conditions, and, his improper (uncoordinated) use of the pitch and power controls to arrest the resulting high sink rate.
NTSB LAX99LA206