RAINBOW SKY REACH (PTY) LTD BUSHCAT
Frankfort, KY — September 6, 2016
Event Information
| Date | September 6, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA16CA469 |
| Event ID | 20160907X30009 |
| Location | Frankfort, KY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.18833, -84.92750 |
| Airport | HIGH POINT FARM |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | RAINBOW SKY REACH (PTY) LTD |
| Model | BUSHCAT |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was performing a low approach with full flaps about 30 feet above the runway. He further reported that when the airplane was about 60 feet from the end of the runway, he started to add power to go-around, but the airplane entered an aerodynamic stall. Subsequently, the nose of the airplane "suddenly" dropped, the airplane impacted the terrain, and stopped on the remaining runway surface.
The fuselage and both wings sustained substantial damage.
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.