No fatalities

13 Jul 2011: PIPER PA-18A 150 — Lynn Mallory — Cordova, AK

Cordova, AK, United States

On 13 Jul 2011, a PIPER PA-18A 150 operated by Lynn Mallory was involved in an aviation accident near Cordova, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during approach, resulting in an aerodynamic stall, and collision with terrain. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 1778583330Data APIEditorial standards

A solo private pilot practicing touch-and-go landings stalled after an unstable approach, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing when the airplane came to rest in brush beside the runway.

Incident Overview

A solo private pilot was conducting touch-and-go takeoff and landing practice at his home airport. During the third landing, the pilot reported that his approach was not stable and acknowledged that he should have executed a go-around. Instead, he continued the approach, extending it down the runway.

Stall and Impact

As the pilot extended the approach, the airplane stalled. The left wing dropped, and the aircraft came to rest in the brush on the left side of the runway. The left wing sustained substantial damage upon contact with the ground.

Aircraft Damage

The airplane's left wing was substantially damaged as a result of the event. No other damage was noted in the source.

Contributing factors

Airspeed — Not attained/maintainedPilot