Casualties unknown

Aircraft Destroyed in Post-Impact Fire After Loss of Control on Final Approach (N7915K)

Angola, IN, US

On January 6, 2002, a Beech S35 (registration N7915K) operated by Mark A. Thrasher was involved in an aviation accident near Angola, IN. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot 's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and encountered a stall on approach to land. The low altitude on final approach was a factor. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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An airplane was destroyed by fire after colliding with terrain following a loss of control during final approach. The pilot reported a right wing stall at 130 mph, causing a roll, and despite applying full power, the aircraft descended and impacted the ground.

Incident Overview

An airplane was destroyed by a post-impact fire after it collided with terrain following a loss of control while on final approach to land. The pilot provided a detailed account of the sequence of events.

Pilot's Account

According to the pilot, the aircraft was approximately 500 feet from the runway when the right wing stalled at 130 miles per hour. This caused the aircraft to roll to the right by 130 degrees. The pilot stated that he applied full power and rolled the aircraft upright, but it felt like the aircraft was being pushed straight down.

Impact and Post-Impact

The pilot reported that the aircraft hit the ground almost flat, bounced, and then slid across a highway before coming to a rest. The pilot and his two passengers exited the airplane prior to it catching fire. The subsequent post-impact fire destroyed the aircraft.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020110X00059. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.