Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary WPR13CA367

Hesperia, CA, USA

Aircraft #1

N7720P

PIPER PA-24-250

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

The pilot reported that on final approach, the airplane was too low and too slow when it stalled and landed hard on the runway threshold. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the right wing and fuselage were structurally damaged. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed on final approach to landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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