Vans RV10
Fort Drum, FL — May 25, 2019
Event Information
| Date | May 25, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA337 |
| Event ID | 20190525X64427 |
| Location | Fort Drum, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 27.54194, -80.83305 |
| Airport | Indian Hammock |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Vans |
| Model | RV10 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed during approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during approach, he allowed the airspeed to decrease and the airplane aerodynamically stalled about 15ft above the runway surface. The airplane landed hard on the turf runway and slid to a stop.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the landing gear attachment points.
The pilot reported that there were no 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.