Piper PA46
Jacksonville, TX — September 16, 2020
Event Information
| Date | September 16, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN20CA396 |
| Event ID | 20200916X64002 |
| Location | Jacksonville, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 31.86933, -95.21741 |
| Airport | Cherokee County |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | Piper |
| Model | PA46 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing approach and the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack at low altitude resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing was the instructor pilot’s failure to adequately monitor the student pilot’s actions during the approach.
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.