On 25 May 2019, a Vans RV10 No Series was involved in an aviation accident near Fort Drum, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot allowed the airspeed to decrease during approach, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A pilot reported that during approach, airspeed decreased causing an aerodynamic stall about 15 feet above a turf runway, resulting in a hard landing and substantial damage to landing gear attachment points.
Incident Overview
A pilot reported an aerodynamic stall during approach, approximately 15 feet above the runway surface. The pilot stated that he allowed the airspeed to decrease, which led to the stall. The aircraft subsequently landed hard on a turf runway and slid to a stop.
Damage Assessment
Substantial damage was sustained to the landing gear attachment points of the airplane. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Pilot Statement
The pilot indicated that the stall occurred due to a decrease in airspeed during the approach phase. There were no other contributing factors mentioned in the report.
Probable cause
The pilot allowed the airspeed to decrease during approach, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.