Casualties unknown

1992-09-21: Anderson Aircraft Corp. VANS RV-6 (CFSJA) — Anderson, John S. — Puyallup, WA

Puyallup, WA, US

On September 21, 1992, an Anderson Aircraft Corp. VANS RV-6 (registration CFSJA) operated by Anderson, John S. was involved in an aviation accident near Puyallup, WA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO CONFIGURE THE ACFT FOR LANDING (LOWERING OF FLAPS) AND MAINTAIN AIRSPEED ABOVE STALL DURING FINAL APPROACH FOR LANDING. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

A flight from Chehalis to Boundary Bay diverted to Puyallup due to adverse weather. After a delay, the aircraft departed, returned shortly, and stalled on final approach, impacting a private residence.

Incident Details

A flight operating under visual flight rules departed Chehalis, Washington, en route to Boundary Bay, Canada. The pilot encountered adverse weather and landed at Puyallup, Washington. After a delay, the pilot took off to continue the flight. The aircraft returned to the airport after a few minutes in flight and entered the traffic pattern for landing.

Sequence of Events

While on final approach at a low altitude above ground level, the aircraft stalled, descended nose-down, and impacted the ground at a private residence. The aircraft came to rest at the residence.

Aircraft Configuration

Examination of the wreckage revealed that the flaps were in the up position. No further details regarding the aircraft or occupants were provided in the source.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X15781. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.