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September 13, 2012 · Fairchild PT-19A · N19GP
Cape Girardeau, MO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 13, 2012
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Cape Girardeau, MO
Aircraft
Fairchild PT-19A
Tail Number
N19GP
Operator
Pt 19 Group
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12CA656
The pilot reported that he was giving a promotional ride in conjunction with an upcoming airport open house. At the time of the accident, he was conducting a flour-bomb drop demonstration. The pilot stated that on the third approach, he became distracted and was not fully paying attention to flying the airplane. The airplane got too low and too slow and stalled; the left wing was substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no failures or malfunctions associated with the airplane prior to the accident that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during a low approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was giving a promotional ride in conjunction with an upcoming airport open house. At the time of the accident, he was conducting a flour bomb drop demonstration. The pilot stated that on the third approach he became distracted and was not fully paying attention to flying the airplane. The airplane got too low and too slow on the approach, and inadvertently stalled. The pilot reported that there were no failures or malfunctions associated with the airplane prior to the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 CDT
Nearest AirportCape Girardeau Regional (0nm)
Runway10
Runway Length6500 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftFairchild PT-19A
Tail NumberN19GP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPt 19 Group
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRanger · L-440C-5 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 76 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 59
Altimeter30.28 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC