Accident Details
Date
Thursday, April 19, 2007
NTSB Number
NYC07CA099
Location
Lakeland, FL
Event ID
20070530X00660
Coordinates
27.988889, -82.018333
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's improper flare and failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall and subsequent loss of control. A factor was the sun glare.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N11798
Make
MONOCOUPE AIRCRAFT
Serial Number
A-722
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
2620 SE 33RD ST
Status
Deregistered
City
OCALA
State / Zip Code
FL 34471-6879
Country
United States
Analysis
According to the pilot, as he flared the Monocoupe 90A for landing, the setting sun "got into [his] eyes," and he misjudged the airplane's height above the runway. He flared "too high," the airplane "stalled," rolled to the right, and impacted a ditch that was parallel to the runway. The pilot reported he could have prevented the accident by increasing his approach to landing speed and initiating the flare closer to the ground.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC07CA099