The Airplane Stalled Above The Runway Threshold, The Nose Dropped, The Nose Wheel Impacted The Runway, And The Airplane Flipped Over

Location: Waupaca, Wisconsin Accident Number: CEN25LA196
Date & Time: June 5, 2025, 11:55 Local Registration: N755SD
Aircraft: Gallow Daniel A Kitfox Classic IV Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Aerodynamic stall/spin Injuries: 2 Minor
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

Analysis: The pilot reported that during the final approach for landing he made engine power adjustments to correct the airplane’s altitude, and the airplane slowed too much near the runway threshold. The pilot added power, but the airplane stalled above the runway threshold, the nose dropped, the nose wheel impacted the runway, and the airplane flipped over into an inverted position. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wing, fuselage, and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings: The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be -- The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate air speed during final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.

FMI: www.ntsb.gov