# NTSB Accident WPR14FA355
> **THOMAS C SIKES LOEHLE 5151 MUSTANG** · 2014-08-27 · Chehalis, WA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** WPR14FA355
- **Event ID:** 20140826X30535
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2014-08-27
- **Location:** Chehalis, WA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 46.669998, -122.979446
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** THOMAS C SIKES
- **Model:** LOEHLE 5151 MUSTANG
- **Registration:** N73144
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during initial climb, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was that pilot’s psychiatric disease, which impaired his decision-making ability.

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