Why does a stall decrease lift, rather than increasing it?

A plane stalls when the wing stops producing enough lift to support the aircraft’s weight. This doesn’t mean the engine stops—it’s an aerodynamic phenomenon. The key factors are: 1. Angle of Attack (AoA) – The stall occurs when the wing’s angle relative to the oncoming air exceeds the critical angle (usually around 15°–20° for most planes). Beyond this angle, airflow separates from the wing, and lift drops sharply. 2. Airspeed – If the plane flies too slowly for its current configuration (flaps,

Ethiopian Airlines Boss Says Stall-Prevention System Likely Activated on Crashed 737 MAX

Base-to-final stall spin accidents are one of the most common and deadly scenarios for new pilots. They often happen when a pilot overshoots the runway centerline, tries to fix it with rudder instead of coordinated controls, and ends up in a cross-controlled stall that develops into a spin. At low altitude, there’s little chance of recovery. At Midwest Corporate Air in Bellefontaine, Ohio, our flight instructors emphasize prevention through proper training. We teach students how to stay coordina