# NTSB Accident NYC92LA126
> **SCHWEIZER 1-26E** · 1992-06-23 · WAYNESBORO, VA, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC92LA126
- **Event ID:** 20001211X14982
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1992-06-23
- **Location:** WAYNESBORO, VA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.06031, -78.900184
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** SCHWEIZER
- **Model:** 1-26E
- **Registration:** N2781H
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 0
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL WHILE ON APPROACH.  FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE, AN IMPROPERLY PLANNED APPROACH, AND THE GUSTY WINDS.

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