Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
NTSB Number
GAA15CA089
Location
Polson, MT
Event ID
20150527X73939
Coordinates
47.691112, -114.377220
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 airplane pitch, power, and turn coordination while maneuvering at low altitude, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and a collision with terrain.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N53141
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
188-0120
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
CAMPBELL AVIATION INC
Address
3 HIGHWAY 379
Status
Deregistered
City
DUTTON
State / Zip Code
MT 59433
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that while maneuvering at low altitude on an aerial application flight, the airplane aerodynamically stalled and impacted terrain, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing of the airplane.
The pilot reported no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA15CA089