Casualties unknown

Airplane Impact on Short Final Preceded by Stall Warning Horn and Wings Wobbling (N888SM)

Oshkosh, WI, US

On April 17, 2001, a Beech F35 (registration N888SM) was involved in an aviation accident near Oshkosh, WI. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. The low altitude was a contributing factor. 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 2026-06-10Data APIEditorial standards

An airplane was destroyed after impacting terrain on short final. The pilot had advised the tower he would land short. A witness saw the airplane flying low with wings wobbling before the nose and left wing dropped. Radio analysis revealed a stall warning horn sound. An engine run showed no anomalies.

Accident Summary

The airplane was destroyed when it impacted terrain while on short final. Prior to the impact, the pilot advised the air traffic control tower that he was going to land short.

Witness Report

A witness reported seeing the airplane flying low with its wings wobbling. The witness further stated that the airplane's nose and left wing dropped, after which he lost sight of the aircraft.

Investigation Findings

An analysis of the airplane's radio transmissions revealed the sound of a warning horn that was consistent with the stall warning horn from a Beech Bonanza. An engine run conducted as part of the investigation revealed no anomalies.

No determination of probable cause was stated in the source.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20010423X00796. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.