CHAMPION 7FC
Wellsville, PA — June 18, 2011
Event Information
| Date | June 18, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA11CA366 |
| Event ID | 20110628X92200 |
| Location | Wellsville, PA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.03806, -76.99528 |
| Airport | Shreveport North Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CHAMPION |
| Model | 7FC |
| 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 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated he was on final approach for landing behind another airplane. He decreased airspeed and continued the approach until the airplane was about 10 feet above the runway. He added a little power and the airplane stalled. The airplane collided with the runway in a flat attitude. The nose landing gear separated, and the airplane nosed over inverted. The airplane sustained structural damage to the fuselage and firewall. The pilot reported no mechanical problems prior to 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.