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October 4, 2020 · Capella XLS · N7143A
Firth, ID
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 4, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Firth, ID
Aircraft
Capella XLS (2015)
Tail Number
N7143A
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR21LA006
The pilot reported that about 15 ft above the ground, during the landing flare, the airspeed decreased, and the left wing dropped. The pilot applied full throttle control to recover from the stall, however the airplane continued to descend and touched down on the left land gear which collapsed. The airplane spun around substantially damaging the left aileron and lower rudder. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing flare which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with the ground.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that about 15 ft above the ground, during the landing flare, the airspeed decreased, and the left wing dropped. The pilot applied full throttle control to recover from the stall, however the airplane continued to descend and touched down on the left land gear which collapsed. The airplane spun around substantially damaging the left aileron and lower rudder. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:13 MDT
Nearest AirportPVT (0nm)
RunwayGras
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCapella XLS
Tail NumberN7143A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912 · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 33 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind230° @ 28 kt, gusting 39 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 F / 34 F
Altimeter29.86 inHg
Observation Time19:00
Weather SourcePILO