BROWN NARCISSE A CHRISTEN EAGLE II
Gainesville, FL — March 19, 2011
Event Information
| Date | March 19, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Gainesville, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.68722, -82.26972 |
| Airport | Gainesville Regional Airport |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
| NTSB Number | ERA11CA195 |
| Event ID | 20110320X03716 |
Aircraft
| Make | BROWN NARCISSE A |
| Model | CHRISTEN EAGLE II |
| Registration # | N109BX |
| Operator | MARSHALL JON COOK |
| Owner | MARSHALL JON COOK |
| Category | AIR |
| 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 airspeed while turning from base leg to final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with the ground.
Full Narrative
According to tower controller statements, the airplane completed the right downwind leg of the traffic pattern, then flew a "short" base leg. As it began turning on to the final approach, about 100 feet above the ground, the airplane yawed, rolled right, and nosed down into the ground. Postflight examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the fuselage and wings. The pilot was seriously injured and could not recall the events that transpired during the accident sequence. A subsequent examination of the wreckage performed by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector found no preexisting mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
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.