JDT MiniMax
Gap, PA — March 21, 2012
Event Information
| Date | March 21, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA12CA248 |
| Event ID | 20120323X64122 |
| Location | Gap, PA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.03083, -75.99834 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | JDT |
| Model | MiniMax |
| Category | ULTR |
| 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 student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that, while approaching a farm field for landing in his unregistered aircraft, he elected to perform a go-around. As he increased pitch, the aircraft entered a stall about 200 feet above ground level. He lowered the nose to increase airspeed; however, there was insufficient altitude to recover and the aircraft crashed into a field. The wooden structure in the fuselage fractured in several places, resulting in substantial airframe damage. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures during the flight that would have precluded normal operation. He also cited his indecisiveness as a factor.
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.