Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
NTSB analysis
The pilot stated that he was on final approach for landing behind another airplane. He decreased his airspeed and continued the approach until the airplane was about 10 feet above the runway. He added a little power and the airplane stalled. The airplane collided with the runway in a flat attitude. The nose landing gear separated, and the airplane nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and firewall. The pilot reported no mechanical problems that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for ERA11CA366 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jun 18, 2011
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Wellsville, Pennsylvania
- Nearest airport
- Shreveport North Airport (62PA)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Champion 7FC
- N-number
- N7583E
- 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.