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May 22, 1991 · David K Maxwell MAX-1 · N4921S
Sutton, AK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 22, 1991
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Sutton, AK
Aircraft
David K Maxwell MAX-1
Tail Number
N4921S
Operator
Stanley R Dapkus
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC91DAG02
THE PILOT STATED THAT HE ALLOWED THE AIRPLANE TO FLY SO SLOW THAT HE STALLED IT DURING THE DESCENT FOR LANDING AND WAS UNABLE TO RECOVER DUE TO A LACK OF SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE IN MAINTAINING AIRSPEED AND NOT IDENTIFYING THE STALL DURING THE DESCENT FOR LANDING.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT STATED THAT HE ALLOWED THE AIRPLANE TO FLY SO SLOW THAT HE STALLED IT DURING THE DESCENT FOR LANDING AND WAS UNABLE TO RECOVER DUE TO A LACK OF SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:00 AKDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDavid K Maxwell MAX-1
Tail NumberN4921S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorStanley R Dapkus
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCuyuna · 60 · Reciprocating · 60
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 39 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO