Accident Details
On final approach to Muscle Shoals Airport, the airplane lost speed, stalled, and crashed short of the runway. The aircraft was destroyed. All six occupants on board sustained serious injuries.
Probable Cause
The official probable cause identified a stall on final approach after the pilot-in-command failed to maintain flying speed.
Contributing Factors
Several contributing factors were reported: improper operation of the powerplant and powerplant controls, lack of familiarity with the aircraft, fog, poor crew coordination, visibility of one mile or less, and the pilot-in-command reducing propellers instead of throttles.