Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain the proper altitude/clearance on final approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
The Champion 7FC was on final approach to land on a 1,700-foot-long, turf runway. The pilot reported that the airplane struck trees that were located at the approach end of the runway. The airplane subsequently struck a power line and impacted the ground. The pilot reported that he did not experience any mechanical problems with the airplane. He reported 2,600 hours of total flight experience, which included about 150 hours in the same make and model as the accident airplane.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC06CA194