Pilot Debrief

Piper PA18 near Gerlach, NV — 2019-10-16

Final reportGAA20CA030
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Date
2019-10-16
Location
Gerlach, NV, USA
Aircraft
Piper PA18
Registration
N2894P
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during approach to land on a dirt field, about 10 ft above ground level, the airplane yawed right, and the right wing aerodynamically stalled and impacted terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and both wings. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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