Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing.
NTSB analysis
According to the pilot, during takeoff the airplane's engine surged after the airplane lifted off from the runway. He attempted to land on the runway remaining, but the airplane stalled and landed hard. The landing gear collapsed, resulting in substantial damage to the left wing. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN11LA078 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Nov 19, 2010
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- North Little Rock, Arkansas
- Nearest airport
- North Little Rock Municipal (1M1)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
Amateur-built Glasair SHA
- N-number
- N729RS
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.