Pilot Debrief

DEHAVILLAND DHC-1 near Benton, KS — 2011-07-09

Final reportCEN11LA466
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Date
2011-07-09
Location
Benton, KS, USA
Airport
1K1
Aircraft
DEHAVILLAND DHC-1
Registration
N22DH
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Approach

Probable cause

The pilot did not maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and spin.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated he was practicing touch-and-go landings and takeoffs when he made a tight 360-degree turn in the pattern for spacing. During the turn, he allowed the airplane to get slow. The airplane stalled and entered a spin with insufficient altitude to recover. The airplane collided with terrain and came to rest against a shed. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane or the engine prior to the accident.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Loss of control
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have avoided the right 360 degree turn on final approach.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 3 docket documents
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Docket documents3

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