Accident Details
Date
Thursday, December 14, 2006
NTSB Number
NYC07CA049
Location
Middletown, NY
Event ID
20070118X00067
Coordinates
41.431945, -74.391670
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot misjudging distance/altitude during the turn from base to final, which resulted in an undershoot and subsequent collision with trees. A factor was the haze.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N8260X
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
17248760
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
GROUP 6 AVIATION INC
Address
RR 1 BOX 353
Status
Deregistered
City
TANNERSVILLE
State / Zip Code
PA 18372-9638
Country
United States
Analysis
While turning from base to final for a landing at the destination airport, the Cessna 172C struck trees and was substantially damaged. The pilot stated that the combination of "hazy visibility," a crazed windshield, and sun glare resulted in his misjudgment of the descent rate and runway alignment. He also stated that he should have initiated a "go-around."
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC07CA049