No fatalities

Aircraft Stall and Hard Landing on Final Approach

Hesperia, CA, United States

On August 11, 2013, a PIPER PA-24-250 operated by FRESQUEZ RONALD R was involved in an aviation accident near Hesperia, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed on final approach to landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft stalled and landed hard on the runway threshold during final approach. Post-accident examination revealed structural damage to the right wing and fuselage, with no pre-accident mechanical failures reported.

Incident Overview and Pilot Report During the final approach, the pilot reported that the aircraft was too low and too slow, which resulted in a stall and a hard landing on the runway threshold. The pilot stated that there were no pre-accident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the aircraft that would have precluded normal operation. ## Post-Accident Examination Following the incident, a post-accident examination of the aircraft was conducted. The examination revealed that the right wing and fuselage sustained structural damage. No other specific details regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, or location were provided in the source material.

Contributing factors

Airspeed — Not attained/maintainedPilot

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 11 Aug 2013 PIPER PA-24-250 accident near Hesperia, CA?

An aircraft stalled and landed hard on the runway threshold during final approach. Post-accident examination revealed structural damage to the right wing and fuselage, with no pre-accident mechanical failures reported.

Were there any fatalities in the 11 Aug 2013 PIPER PA-24-250 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 11 Aug 2013 involved a PIPER PA-24-250, operated by FRESQUEZ RONALD R, at Hesperia, CA.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed on final approach to landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall.