Accident Overview
On an unspecified date, a private pilot rented an aircraft, registration N757KL, from a base operator located in Longmont, Colorado, to take a friend on a local pleasure flight. The accident occurred in a mountainous area along the north side of a canyon.
Sequence of Events
During the flight, the pilot noticed a loss of altitude. He checked the instruments and controls but was unable to maintain flight. Just before the aircraft struck the ground, the pilot said he deployed full flaps, which resulted in a stall. The aircraft then struck the ground and nosed over.
Aircraft and Flight Details
The aircraft was operated under the authority of the pilot, who held a private pilot certificate. The flight was a local pleasure flight with one passenger (the pilot's friend). The aircraft was rented from the base operator at Longmont, Colorado.
Environmental Conditions
The pilot estimated the temperature at the time of the accident to be 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The accident site elevation was recorded with a density altitude of 8,000 feet.