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Fatal Stall During Training Flight at Sturgis-Kirsch Airport (N8168Q)

Sturgis-Kirsch, United States of AmericaLanding (descent or approach)

On August 25, 1972, a Cessna 414 Chancellor (registration N8168Q) operated by ADM Industries was involved in an aviation accident near Sturgis-Kirsch, United States of America during landing or approach. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot-in-command failed to maintain flying speed, causing the aircraft to stall. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed during a training flight near Sturgis-Kirsch Airport, Michigan. The pilot failed to maintain flying speed, causing a fatal stall.

Incident Overview On a local training flight at Sturgis-Kirsch Airport in Michigan, a twin-engine aircraft crashed while on final approach. The accident occurred a few miles short of the runway, resulting in the destruction of the aircraft and the deaths of both occupants. ## Accident Details During the final approach phase, the aircraft entered a stall due to insufficient airspeed. The plane impacted the ground, causing structural damage and a post-crash fire. Both individuals on board were killed in the accident. ## Probable Cause The official investigation determined that the pilot-in-command failed to maintain the required flying speed, which caused the aircraft to stall.

Aerodynamic stall

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