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Stall During Simulated Emergency Landing Leads to Hard Landing and Gear Collapse (N41767)

Westminister, MD, US

On April 15, 1995, a Piper PA-28R-200 (registration N41767) operated by Control Aero was involved in an aviation accident near Westminister, MD. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the failure of the flight instructor to take timely remedial action during an approach, resulting in an inadvertent stall, hard landing and subsequent collapse of the landing gear. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

During simulated emergency landing practice, the private pilot failed to maintain proper airspeed, causing a stall at 100 feet. The airplane landed hard, collapsing the landing gear.

Accident Summary

A certified flight instructor (CFI) and a dual private pilot student were conducting simulated emergency landing practice to Runway 34. According to a written statement from an FAA inspector, during the approach the private pilot failed to maintain proper airspeed on final. At approximately 100 feet above the runway, the airplane stalled and sunk, losing altitude rapidly. The airplane then landed extremely hard, causing the landing gear to collapse.

Wind Conditions

The reported winds at the time of the accident were from 310 degrees at 18 knots.

Pilot Information

According to the NTSB Form 6120.1/2, the CFI had accumulated total flight time of 652 hours, of which 29.5 hours were in the accident make and model airplane. The CFI's total flight instructor time was 8.7 hours, with 3.1 hours in the accident make and model.

Aircraft Damage

The landing gear collapsed as a result of the hard landing.

Loss of control in flightAerodynamic stall

Related events

Same operator

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 15 Apr 1995 Piper PA-28R-200 accident near Westminister, MD?

During simulated emergency landing practice, the private pilot failed to maintain proper airspeed, causing a stall at 100 feet. The airplane landed hard, collapsing the landing gear.

Were there any fatalities in the 15 Apr 1995 Piper PA-28R-200 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 15 Apr 1995 involved a Piper PA-28R-200, registration N41767, operated by Control Aero, at Westminister, MD.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

the failure of the flight instructor to take timely remedial action during an approach, resulting in an inadvertent stall, hard landing and subsequent collapse of the landing gear. A factor related to the accident was the flight instructor's lack of instructing experience.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001207X03366. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.