Accident Details
Date
Saturday, August 4, 2018
NTSB Number
GAA18CA473
Location
Greeley, CO
Event ID
20180804X54219
Coordinates
40.429721, -104.641387
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
ALBRITTON RANDY L
Address
25915 NE BRUNNER RD
City
CAMAS
State / Zip Code
WA 98607-7023
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that, during approach, he airplane encountered the usual amount of sink, he added power, but applied too much back stick. The airplane aerodynamically stalled, landed hard, and the airplane came to rest 1,500 ft down the runway.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and fuselage.
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# GAA18CA473