FAIRCHILD PT-19A
Cape Girardeau, MO — September 13, 2012
Event Information
| Date | September 13, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN12CA656 |
| Event ID | 20120925X75431 |
| Location | Cape Girardeau, MO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 37.22528, -89.57083 |
| Airport | Cape Girardeau Regional |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | FAIRCHILD |
| Model | PT-19A |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during a low approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was giving a promotional ride in conjunction with an upcoming airport open house. At the time of the accident, he was conducting a flour bomb drop demonstration. The pilot stated that on the third approach he became distracted and was not fully paying attention to flying the airplane. The airplane got too low and too slow on the approach, and inadvertently stalled. The pilot reported that there were no failures or malfunctions associated with the airplane 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.