PIPER PA-18-150
Talkeetna, AK — June 6, 2009
Event Information
| Date | June 6, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC09CA051 |
| Event ID | 20090608X75821 |
| Location | Talkeetna, AK |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 62.48528, -149.59222 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA-18-150 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 135 |
| 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 adequate airspeed on final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing.
Full Narrative
The commercial pilot was on a passenger flight to an off-airport site under Title 14, CFR Part 135. The pilot said during final approach to land he allowed the airspeed to get too low, and the airplane started to stall. He said he initiated a stall recovery, but the airplane landed hard, and the main landing gear collapsed. The pilot said there were no known mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident. He said the left wing spar was damaged in the accident.
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.