TAYLORCRAFT BC-65
Sibley, IA — June 15, 2023
Event Information
| Date | June 15, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN23LA240 |
| Event ID | 20230615192373 |
| Location | Sibley, IA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.36472, -95.75960 |
| Airport | Sibley |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | TAYLORCRAFT |
| Model | BC-65 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach resulting in the airplane inadvertently exceeding the critical angle of attack and entering an inadvertent aerodynamic stall.
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.