Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain control during the landing flare.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that the airplane stalled while in the landing flare. He added power to attempt a go-around, but the airplane yawed to the left and the left wing dropped. The airplane nosed over into the grass, which resulted in substantial damage to both wings.
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN24LA166 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Apr 24, 2024
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Emporia, Kansas
- Nearest airport
- Emporia (EMP)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built S-6ES
- N-number
- N16148
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2007
- 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.