ADRIAN GEORGE W EUROPA CLASSIC
Wellington, KS — May 5, 2017
Event Information
| Date | May 5, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA273 |
| Event ID | 20170510X54257 |
| Location | Wellington, KS |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.31972, -97.38778 |
| Airport | WELLINGTON MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | ADRIAN GEORGE W |
| Model | EUROPA CLASSIC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper landing flare and exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that during the landing, "about 4-6 ft." above the runway, the airspeed decreased and the airplane aerodynamically stalled. He added that the airplane landed hard, veered off the runway to the right, and came to rest with the nose down.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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.