Accident Details
Date
Friday, July 22, 2011
NTSB Number
CEN11CA502
Location
Devils Lake, ND
Event ID
20110725X55208
Coordinates
48.034721, -98.934448
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's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in a stall during the aerial application.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N731AU
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18802751T
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
WOOLIE ENTERPRISES INC
Address
401 LAKEVIEW DR
Status
Deregistered
City
OLDSMAR
State / Zip Code
FL 34677-4505
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot was performing an aerial application of a field when he executed a turn to line up for the next spray pass. During the turn, the airplane airspeed slowed, and the airplane stalled. The airplane impacted the field and sustained substantial damage to both wings. The pilot stated that he should have discontinued the turn rather than attempt to align the airplane for the next spray pass.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN11CA502