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N2899X accident description

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Crash location 38.188333°N, 84.927500°W
Nearest city Frankfort, KY
38.200905°N, 84.873284°W
3.1 miles away
Tail number N2899X
Accident date 06 Sep 2016
Aircraft type Rainbow Sky Reach (PTY) Ltd Bushcat
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot reported that he was performing a low approach with full flaps about 30 feet above the runway. He further reported that when the airplane was about 60 feet from the end of the runway, he started to add power to go-around, but the airplane entered an aerodynamic stall. Subsequently, the nose of the airplane "suddenly" dropped, the airplane impacted the terrain, and stopped on the remaining runway surface.

The fuselage and both wings sustained substantial damage.

The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

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