FURRU DONALD JEFFREY SKYRANGER V MAX

Viola, AR — March 25, 2012

Event Information

DateMarch 25, 2012
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberCEN12CA205
Event ID20120326X52129
LocationViola, AR
CountryUSA
Coordinates36.36889, -92.47056
Highest InjuryMINR

Aircraft

MakeFURRU DONALD JEFFREY
ModelSKYRANGER V MAX
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
None1
Total Injured1

Event Location

Probable Cause

The pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

Full Narrative

The pilot and passenger were on a local flight, when the pilot decided to land in a farm field. According to the pilot, during the landing, the airplane bounced three times, so he applied power to do a go-around. The pilot added that the engine was at full power; however, the airplane stalled, and then clipped tree tops before impacting the ground. The airplane came to rest in the inverted position. The pilot added there were no preimpact problems with the airplane prior to the collision with the trees. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector revealed substantial damage to the fuselage.

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.

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