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WPR24LA017

2023-10-13 · Eastsound, Washington, United States · None · 1 aircraft · Status: Completed

Airport ORS

Aircraft involved

Probable cause & findings

The pilot's unstable approach and improper configuration of the flaps during a go-around which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.

Factual narrative

The pilot reported that during his final approach, about 25 ft above the ground (agl), the airplane’s airspeed was too fast for the remaining available runway. The pilot initiated a go-around and raised the flaps prior to establishing a positive climb rate. Subsequently, the stall indicator warning sounded, and the airplane did not climb. The pilot then lowered the nose and the airplane impacted terrain. The right wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database Retrieved: 2026-02-12

NTSB Findings

FAA avdata. C = Cause, F = Factor.

  • — Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Use of equip/system-Pilot
  • — Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Configuration-Not attained/maintained
  • — Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Descent/approach/glide path-Not attained/maintained
  • — Aircraft-Aircraft systems-Flight control system-TE flap control system-Incorrect use/operation

Verbatim from NTSB's published report. Source file NTSB_2023_WPR24LA017.txt. Findings + structured fields enriched from FAA avall.mdb. Full investigation docket on data.ntsb.gov ↗.

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