PIPER PA-24-250
Hesperia, CA — August 11, 2013
Event Information
| Date | August 11, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR13CA367 |
| Event ID | 20130812X24246 |
| Location | Hesperia, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.37695, -117.31583 |
| Airport | Hesperia Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-24-250 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed on final approach to landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that on final approach, the airplane was too low and too slow when it stalled and landed hard on the runway threshold. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the right wing and fuselage were structurally damaged. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.