Aviation Accident Summary NYC89LA216

ANDREAS, PA, USA

Aircraft #1

N46216

TAYLORCRAFT DCO-65

Analysis

TAYLORCRAFT, N46216, WAS DEPARTING FROM A GRASS AIRSTRIP AT 50 MPH INDICATED AIRSPEED. AFTER REACHING AN ALTITUDE OF 30-50 FEET, IT LOST ALTITUDE AND CRASHED INTO A CORN FIELD. THE LEFT WING TIP, RIGHT WING, ENGINE AND LANDING GEAR WERE DAMAGED.

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED, WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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