Pilot Debrief

CHAMPION 7FC near Wellsville, PA — 2011-06-18

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Date
2011-06-18
Location
Wellsville, PA, USA
Airport
62PA
Aircraft
CHAMPION 7FC
Registration
N7583E
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that he was on final approach for landing behind another airplane. He decreased his 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. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and firewall. The pilot reported no mechanical problems that would have precluded normal operation.

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Docket documents8

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