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June 21, 2013 · Aviat Aircraft A-1A · N26HV

Mccall, ID

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 21, 2013
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Mccall, ID
Aircraft
Aviat Aircraft A-1A
Tail Number
N26HV
Operator
Victoria Benzing
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR13CA280

The pilot reported that the purpose of the flight was to practice landings with a certified flight instructor at various back country airstrips. After three uneventful landings, the pilot circled over a fourth landing strip and noted that she needed to maintain the airplane’s minimum approach airspeed to be able to land on the short runway; she then entered the traffic pattern. While on short final, about 25 feet above the ground, the airplane stalled and started to descend. The pilot added power; however, the airplane subsequently landed hard and sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while on approach for landing, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and a hard landing.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that the purpose of the flight was to practice landings with a certified flight instructor at various back country airstrips. After three uneventful landings, the pilot circled over a fourth landing strip and noted that she needed to maintain the airplane’s minimum approach airspeed to be able to land on the short runway; she then entered the traffic pattern. While on short final, about 25 feet above the ground, the airplane stalled and started to descend. The pilot added power; however, the airplane subsequently landed hard and sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 MDT
Nearest AirportDewey Moore Airstrip (1nm)
Runway28
Runway Length700 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAviat Aircraft A-1A
Tail NumberN26HV
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorVictoria Benzing
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 SER · Reciprocating · 180
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 55 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 79 · Second Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 6500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point41 C / 37 C
Altimeter30.07 inHg
Observation Time14:51
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data