On September 21, 2003, a Cessna 180 (registration N2807A) was involved in an aviation accident near Pavo, GA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach to landing, which resulted in a stall and subsequent ground collision. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot stalled the aircraft short of a private strip during landing approach, causing a ground collision with no reported mechanical issues found upon inspection.
What happened
The accident occurred while the aircraft was on final approach to land at a private airstrip. According to the pilot's account, the airplane entered a stall condition approximately one-quarter of a mile short of the runway threshold. Following this loss of control, the aircraft collided with the ground.
The investigation
A thorough examination of the wreckage was conducted to determine if mechanical failure contributed to the incident. The inspection revealed no evidence of flight control system failures or other mechanical malfunctions that would have prevented normal operation.
The pilot did not report any prior issues with the aircraft's systems or controls before the accident sequence began.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach to landing, which resulted in a stall and subsequent ground collision.