FAIRCHILD PT-19A near Cape Girardeau, MO — 2012-09-13

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during a low approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

NTSB 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 and stalled; the left wing was substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no failures or malfunctions associated with the airplane prior to the accident that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

• Aerodynamic stall/spin · Approach

Evidence available

• 4 docket documents

Docket documents4

• Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1form
• Airport Manager Statementinterview
• Passenger Statementinterview
• Pilot Statementinterview

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