Pilot Debrief

ANGUS WATT ZENAIR STOLCH 750 near Howe, ID — 2022-09-19

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Date
2022-09-19
Location
Howe, ID, USA
Airport
U97
Aircraft
ANGUS WATT ZENAIR STOLCH 750
Registration
N750RH
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, he did not maintain appropriate engine power or airspeed while on approach for landing. The airplane stalled and landed short of the runway in a plowed field. The nosewheel collapsed and the airplane nosed over substantially damaging the vertical stabilizer and both wings. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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