Incident Overview
On final approach to Vance Brand Municipal Airport, a student pilot encountered a left crosswind of 10 to 15 knots. As the pilot initiated the flare, the aircraft drifted right of the runway centerline, then left. The stall warning activated, prompting the pilot to pitch the nose down to increase airspeed. Upon raising the nose again to gain altitude, the stall warning sounded a second time, and the aircraft stalled.
Sequence of Events
The aircraft departed the left side of the runway onto the grass. It impacted the ground, causing the nose landing gear to separate. The fuselage was bent, and both wings, the engine mount, and the firewall sustained damage.
Pilot Information
The pilot was a student with a total of 53 hours of flight time. No additional details about the pilot's training or experience were provided.
Aircraft Damage
The accident resulted in substantial damage: separation of the nose landing gear, bent fuselage, and damage to both wings, the engine mount, and the firewall.