Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary GAA16CA469

Frankfort, KY, USA

Aircraft #1

N2899X

RAINBOW SKY REACH (PTY) LTD BUSHCAT

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

The pilot reported that he was performing a low approach with full flaps about 30 feet above the runway. He further reported that when the airplane was about 60 feet from the end of the runway, he started to add power to go-around, but the airplane entered an aerodynamic stall. Subsequently, the nose of the airplane "suddenly" dropped, the airplane impacted the terrain, and stopped on the remaining runway surface. The fuselage and both wings sustained substantial damage. 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 exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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