Accident Details
Date
Sunday, September 6, 2009
NTSB Number
CEN09CA566
Location
Mondovi, WI
Event ID
20090908X14459
Coordinates
44.567501, -91.670555
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 while in the traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
GULIFOYLE WILLIAM F
Address
31160 PENINSULA DR
City
ORANGE BEACH
State / Zip Code
AL 36561-3742
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that the left wing stalled while turning from base leg to final while he was practicing takeoffs and landings. The airplane impacted the terrain short of the approach end of the runway. The pilot reported the airplane was heavier than he was used to and that it was a hot, humid day.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09CA566