Accident Details
Date
Saturday, May 25, 2019
NTSB Number
GAA19CA337
Location
Fort Drum, FL
Event ID
20190525X64427
Coordinates
27.541944, -80.833053
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 the proper airspeed during approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
AEROTROPICALE INC
Address
18143 SE RIDGEVIEW DR
City
TEQUESTA
State / Zip Code
FL 33469-8122
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that during approach, he allowed the airspeed to decrease and the airplane aerodynamically stalled about 15ft above the runway surface. The airplane landed hard on the turf runway and slid to a stop.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the landing gear attachment points.
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures 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# GAA19CA337