N993FLVans Aircraft RV-32005-09-26 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Minor

Vans Aircraft RV-3S/N: 488

Summary

On September 26, 2005, a Vans Aircraft RV-3 (N993FL) was involved in an accident near Bell, FL. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout during a VFR approach toward the runway resulting in-flight collision with trees. Factors in this accident are no lights for the grass strip runway and attempting to land in low natural light visibility conduction.

This report is based on information received by the NTSB. Additional details may be found in the NTSB's public docket for this case. For further information, please contact the NTSB Office of Public Inquiries.

This accident is documented in NTSB report MIA05CA161. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N993FL.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, September 26, 2005
NTSB Number
MIA05CA161
Location
Bell, FL
Event ID
20051013X01630
Coordinates
29.814167, -82.925552
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout during a VFR approach toward the runway resulting in-flight collision with trees. Factors in this accident are no lights for the grass strip runway and attempting to land in low natural light visibility conduction.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
VANS AIRCRAFT
Serial Number
488
Year Built
2000
Model / ICAO
RV-3

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
LASSEN FINN
Address
910 TUSKAWILLA ST
Status
Deregistered
City
CLEARWATER
State / Zip Code
FL 33756-3442
Country
United States

Analysis

This report is based on information received by the NTSB. Additional details may be found in the NTSB's public docket for this case. For further information, please contact the NTSB Office of Public Inquiries.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MIA05CA161