N7143ACapella XLS2020-10-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Capella XLSS/N: 027

Summary

On October 04, 2020, a Capella XLS (N7143A) was involved in an incident near Firth, ID. 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 adequate airspeed during the landing flare which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with the ground.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR21LA006. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7143A.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, October 4, 2020
NTSB Number
WPR21LA006
Location
Firth, ID
Event ID
20201005102091
Coordinates
43.269389, -112.224310
Nearest Airport
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 adequate airspeed during the landing flare which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with the ground.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CAPELLA
Serial Number
027
Engine Type
4-cycle
Year Built
2014
Model / ICAO
XLSHYPR
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
XLS

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MARCINKO HOLDINGS LLC
Address
121 WISCONSIN AVE STE 101
City
WHITEFISH
State / Zip Code
MT 59937-2304
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR21LA006