Incident Details
A commercial pilot was conducting a passenger flight to an off-airport site under Title 14, CFR Part 135. According to the pilot, during the final approach to land, he allowed the airspeed to decrease excessively, leading the airplane to enter a stall. The pilot stated that he initiated a stall recovery maneuver, but the airplane touched down hard, causing the main landing gear to collapse.
Pilot Statement
The pilot reported that there were no known mechanical issues with the airplane before the accident. He attributed the event to his own failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach.
Aircraft Damage
As a result of the hard landing and subsequent collapse of the main landing gear, the left wing spar sustained damage. The extent of damage to other components was not specified in the pilot's account.
Investigation Notes
No further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, number of occupants, or injuries were provided in the source. The investigation is based solely on the pilot's statement.