N1935C

Substantial
None

Clarke Colin A GlastarS/N: 5035

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, June 14, 2009
NTSB Number
WPR09CA291
Location
Wenatchee, WA
Event ID
20090617X42022
Coordinates
47.398887, -120.203056
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N1935C
Make
CLARKE COLIN A
Serial Number
5035
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
GlastarBPAT
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY
Status
Deregistered
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot turned right base with the intention of landing at a grass strip adjacent to the runway. During the turn a glider reported that it was on the left downwind for the same landing area. The pilot then elected to overshoot the final turn in order to allow room for the glider to land. During the final turn, the pilot allowed the airspeed to decay and the airplane began to stall. He applied full engine power, but the airplane descended to ground impact collapsing the right main landing gear. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the forward fuselage during the accident sequence. No mechanical anomalies with the engine or airframe were observed.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR09CA291