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Pilot Reports Loss of Control During Landing Flap Extension (N80997)

Edenton, NC, US

On October 21, 2007, a Globe GC-1B (registration N80997) operated by Daniel J. White was involved in an aviation accident near Edenton, NC. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while on final approach resulting in an inadvertent stall. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot reported that after lowering flaps to full down while turning final, the left wing dropped about 60 degrees. Despite applying full power and leveling the wings, the sink rate was not arrested and the airplane collided hard with the runway. Post-accident examination revealed both wing spars were bent downward.

Accident Overview

A pilot reported a loss of control during a landing approach. The accident occurred when the airplane was on final approach to the runway. The pilot had previously reduced power abeam the intended touchdown point and, during the base leg turn, had the airspeed set at 80 mph with flaps at 50 percent.

Pilot Account

According to the pilot, after continuing the turn to final, he lowered the flaps to the full down position. Immediately thereafter, the left wing dropped down about 60 degrees. The pilot responded by applying full power and was able to level the wings. However, he was unable to arrest the sink rate before the airplane collided hard with the runway.

Aircraft Examination

Post-accident examination of the airplane revealed that both the left and right wing spars were bent downward. No other damage items were specified.

Loss of control in flightAerodynamic stall

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 21 Oct 2007 Globe GC-1B accident near Edenton, NC?

A pilot reported that after lowering flaps to full down while turning final, the left wing dropped about 60 degrees. Despite applying full power and leveling the wings, the sink rate was not arrested and the airplane collided hard with the runway. Post-accident examination revealed both wing spars were bent downward.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 21 Oct 2007 involved a Globe GC-1B, registration N80997, operated by Daniel J. White, at Edenton, NC.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while on final approach resulting in an inadvertent stall.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20071107X01746. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.