On March 26, 2003, a Cessna 172B (registration N6947X) operated by Kirk A. Myers was involved in an aviation accident near Tulsa, OK. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing flare, which resulted in a stall and subsequent loss of control. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A single-engine airplane stalled during the landing flare, bounced, and nosed over. The pilot attributed the accident to excessive airspeed decay on approach.
What happened
The flight was concluding its final approach for landing when the aircraft encountered a stall during the flare or at touchdown. Following the initial stall, the airplane bounced back into the air before making a second contact with the ground. This subsequent impact caused the nose to collapse forward, resulting in the aircraft nosing over and coming to rest in an inverted position.
The investigation
Post-accident interviews with the pilot revealed that he allowed the airspeed to decay excessively during the final approach phase. He acknowledged that better training regarding crosswind and gust conditions, short-field landing techniques, and recovery from slow-flight stalls might have prevented the incident.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing flare, which resulted in a stall and subsequent loss of control.
What happened in the 26 Mar 2003 Cessna 172B accident near Tulsa, OK?
A single-engine airplane stalled during the landing flare, bounced, and nosed over. The pilot attributed the accident to excessive airspeed decay on approach.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 26 Mar 2003 involved a Cessna 172B, registration N6947X, operated by Kirk A. Myers, at Tulsa, OK.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing flare, which resulted in a stall and subsequent loss of control.
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