Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed during approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that, during approach, he allowed the airspeed to decrease, and the airplane aerodynamically stalled about 15 ft above ground level. The airplane then landed hard on the turf runway and slid to a stop. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the landing gear attachment points. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for GAA19CA337 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- May 25, 2019
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Fort Drum, Florida
- Nearest airport
- Indian Hammock (FL75)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Amateur-built RV10
- N-number
- N702CL
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2015
- 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.