Pilot Debrief

Uskoski Ridge Runner IV near Vancouver, WA — 2020-08-14

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Date
2020-08-14
Location
Vancouver, WA, USA
Aircraft
Uskoski Ridge Runner IV
Registration
N11752
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering to land which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude, which the pilot was unable to recover from.

NTSB narrative

The student pilot reported that while maneuvering to land on a private grass strip, the left wing stalled. The airplane subsequently impacted the ground and cartwheeled. The wings and fuselage were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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