Summary
On May 25, 2019, a Vans RV10 (N702CL) was involved in an incident near Fort Drum, FL. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed during approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA19CA337. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N702CL.
Accident Details
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)
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