AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC A-1A
McCall, ID — June 21, 2013
Event Information
| Date | June 21, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR13CA280 |
| Event ID | 20130622X44621 |
| Location | McCall, ID |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 45.24917, -115.12666 |
| Airport | Dewey Moore Airstrip |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC |
| Model | A-1A |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while on approach for landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and a hard landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the purpose of the flight was to practice landings with a certified flight instructor at various back country airstrips. After three uneventful landings, the pilot circled over a fourth landing strip and noted that she needed to maintain the airplane’s minimum approach airspeed to be able to land on the short runway; she then entered the traffic pattern. While on short final, about 25 feet above the ground, the airplane stalled and started to descend. The pilot added power; however, the airplane subsequently landed hard and sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
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.