Accident Details
Date
Monday, July 28, 2008
NTSB Number
CHI08CA218
Location
Marion, IA
Event ID
20080827X01337
Coordinates
42.025001, -91.521110
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot not maintaining airspeed while performing an aerial application maneuver and the inadvertent stall he encountered. Contributing to the accident was the gust of wind during the maneuver.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
BLACKHAWK AIR LLC
Address
9115 MCSTAY RD
City
LA PORTE CITY
State / Zip Code
IA 50651-9426
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that during an aerial application maneuver he encountered a strong gust of wind and the airplane subsequently stalled. The pilot stated that he was unable to fly into ground effect to regain airspeed and lift. The airplane impacted a fence row ditch. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane during the accident flight.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI08CA218