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July 13, 2011 · Piper PA-18A 150 · N9255D
Cordova, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 13, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Cordova, AK
Aircraft
Piper PA-18A 150
Tail Number
N9255D
Operator
Lynn Mallory
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC11CA064
The solo private pilot was practicing touch-and-go takeoff and landings at his home airport. He reported that during the third landing, his approach was not stable, and he should have gone around. As he extended his approach down the runway, the airplane stalled, the left wing dropped, and the airplane came to rest in the brush on the left side of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing when it impacted the ground. The pilot stated there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during approach, resulting in an aerodynamic stall, and collision with terrain.
Full Narrative
The solo private pilot was practicing touch and go takeoff and landings at his home airport. He reported that on the third landing, his approach was not stable, and he should have gone around. He said as he extended his approach down the runway the airplane stalled, the left wing dropped, and the airplane came to rest in the brush on the left side of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing when it hit the ground.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 AKDT
Nearest AirportMerle K Smith (0nm)
Runway16
Runway Length1899 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-18A 150
Tail NumberN9255D
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLynn Mallory
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 180
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 63 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility25 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO