Stall during landing approach after third takeoff

Casualties unknown • Port Clinton, OH, US

A pilot practicing currency lost control on final approach due to a stall, resulting in a hard landing with damage to the aircraft.

What happened

The pilot was conducting flight training maneuvers to maintain currency, specifically focusing on takeoffs and landings. After completing her third departure of the session, she entered the traffic pattern and began configuring the aircraft for the final approach.

As the airplane descended toward the runway, the flaps were fully extended and the airspeed was maintained at approximately 80 knots. The aircraft was roughly 15 feet above the ground when it unexpectedly rolled to the right. Shortly thereafter, the stall warning horn activated, indicating a loss of lift. The airplane subsequently impacted the runway surface.

The investigation

The source material does not provide specific mechanical findings or post-accident examination details beyond the immediate flight dynamics described.

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing approach, resulting in a stall and loss of control.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2002-07-20 Piper PA 24-250 accident near Port Clinton, OH?

A pilot practicing currency lost control on final approach due to a stall, resulting in a hard landing with damage to the aircraft.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2002-07-20 involved a Piper PA 24-250, registration N5227P, at Port Clinton, OH.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing approach, resulting in a stall and loss of control.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020731X01264. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.

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