Piper PA36
Bancroft, ID — July 15, 2019
Event Information
| Date | July 15, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA437 |
| Event ID | 20190718X14334 |
| Location | Bancroft, ID |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.80056, -111.98695 |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | Piper |
| Model | PA36 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| 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 during a low-altitude turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during an aerial application flight, he stalled the airplane while in a low altitude turn. In an attempt to recover, the pilot jettisoned the chemicals, but the airplane continued to descend and impacted the hillside.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to fuselage and engine mounts.
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.