On July 28, 2007, a Beech C35 (registration N8973A) was involved in an aviation accident near Redlands, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot stalled the airplane while on short final. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
On short final, a pilot stalled the aircraft after slowing to allow another aircraft to depart. The aircraft impacted rough terrain near the approach end of the runway.
Accident Overview
A pilot experienced a loss of control during the landing phase after stalling the aircraft on short final. The aircraft subsequently impacted rough and uneven terrain close to the approach end of the runway.
Sequence of Events
After announcing his intention to land, another pilot radioed that he was preparing to take off from the same runway. In response, the accident pilot slowed his aircraft to allow the other aircraft to depart. During this maneuver, the stall warning horn activated. The pilot then applied power in an attempt to maintain the aircraft's speed and altitude above the ground. However, he lost control of the aircraft, and it impacted the ground near the approach end of the runway. The terrain at the impact site was described as rough and uneven.
Probable cause
The pilot stalled the airplane while on short final.
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