North Wing UUM INC Scout X-C
Rochester, WA — June 23, 2020
Event Information
| Date | June 23, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR20CA192 |
| Event ID | 20200623X85524 |
| Location | Rochester, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 46.83278, -123.09139 |
| Airport | R & K Skyranch |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | North Wing UUM INC |
| Model | Scout X-C |
| Category | WSFT |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while on final approach in turbulent conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent hard landing.
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that while on final approach for landing, he encountered turbulence. After traveling out from behind trees, he encountered a strong upward force on the right wing which pushed the aircraft to the left and increased altitude about 20 ft. The pilot reported that the aircraft stalled, and he did not increase power fast enough to recover from the stall before the airplane landed hard which substantially damaged the wing frame. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the aircraft 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.