# NTSB Accident FTW92LA016
> **BALKEMA/BOVEN KESTREL HAWK** · 1991-10-31 · WEST MEMPHIS, AR, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW92LA016
- **Event ID:** 20001212X18305
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1991-10-31
- **Location:** WEST MEMPHIS, AR, USA
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** BALKEMA/BOVEN
- **Model:** KESTREL HAWK
- **Registration:** N601AS
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT ALLOWED THE AIRCRAFT TO ENTER AN INADVERTENT STALL DURING FLARE AT EXCESSIVE ALTITUDE WHILE EXECUTING THE FORCED LANDING. FACTORS WERE THE PILOT IN COMMAND AND UNAUTHORIZED PERSON PERFORMED CARBURETOR MAINTENANCE ADJUSTMENTS PRIOR TO FLIGHT, AND THE USE OF AN IMPROPER GRADE FUEL.

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