Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary ERA11CA366

Wellsville, PA, USA

Aircraft #1

N7583E

CHAMPION 7FC

Analysis

The pilot stated that he was on final approach for landing behind another airplane. He decreased his airspeed and continued the approach until the airplane was about 10 feet above the runway. He added a little power and the airplane stalled. The airplane collided with the runway in a flat attitude. The nose landing gear separated, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and firewall. The pilot reported no mechanical problems that would have precluded normal operation.

Factual Information

The pilot stated he was on final approach for landing behind another airplane. He decreased airspeed and continued the approach until the airplane was about 10 feet above the runway. He added a little power and the airplane stalled. The airplane collided with the runway in a flat attitude. The nose landing gear separated, and the airplane nosed over inverted. The airplane sustained structural damage to the fuselage and firewall. The pilot reported no mechanical problems prior to the accident.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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