Originally Posted by
Maoraigh1
She is reported to have flown that pass several times before. Her decision making was impressive. Loss of power leads to descent into valley, no room to turn, gets enough speed to climb parallel to the steep slope and stall onto it.
I'd suggest she TEACHES some mountain flying courses.
I'm reminded of the two kinds of superior pilot.
The one that uses superior skill to get out of trouble
And the one that uses superior judgment to avoid getting into trouble in the first place.
Was it "loss of power" or was it "insufficient power"?
Whichever - Glad they all walked away - it could have ended very badly indeed.