Accident Details
Date
Saturday, August 5, 2017
NTSB Number
GAA17CA476
Location
Drexel, MO
Event ID
20170808X75349
Coordinates
38.540279, -94.560554
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 adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N8226U
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17252126
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
802 HURT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
BLOOMBURG
State / Zip Code
TX 75556-2620
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that, during the initial climb, the airplane aerodynamically stalled and impacted terrain.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane 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# GAA17CA476