Casualties unknown

2000-10-23: American AA-1A (N9375L) — White Plains, NY

White Plains, NY, US

On October 23, 2000, an American AA-1A (registration N9375L) was involved in an aviation accident near White Plains, NY. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: An improperly planned approach which resulted in an inadvertent stall. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot overshot the turn to final for Runway 29, increased bank, and the airplane entered an accelerated stall at about 200 feet, striking the runway. It touched down on centerline, departed the right side, and a small fire developed.

Event Details

During the approach to Runway 29, the pilot reported that he was on a right base leg when the airplane overshot the turn to final. To realign with the runway centerline, he increased the bank angle. As a result, the airplane suddenly entered an accelerated stall approximately 200 feet above the ground and subsequently struck the runway.

Pilot Report

The pilot stated that after overshooting the turn, he attempted to correct by increasing the bank. The accelerated stall occurred abruptly, leading to the impact with the runway surface.

FAA Inspector Report

An FAA inspector reported that the airplane touched down on the centerline of Runway 29, specifically in the middle of the displaced threshold. Following touchdown, the airplane departed the right side of the runway and came to rest. A small fire developed under the fuselage, which was extinguished by responding personnel.

Weather Conditions

At the time of the incident, the wind was from 060 degrees at 5 knots.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X22242. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.