N4047K

Substantial
Serious

Navion AS/N: NAV-4-1047

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, March 31, 2007
NTSB Number
NYC07CA090
Location
Marlboro, MA
Event ID
20070426X00460
Coordinates
42.343055, -71.508888
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath to the runway.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
NAVION
Serial Number
NAV-4-1047
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
NAVION A

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
JED HOMES INC
Address
98 N BURNHAM HWY
City
LISBON
State / Zip Code
CT 06351-2908
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that the Navion A encountered little turbulence or crosswind when he entered the airport traffic pattern for landing, and that there were no problems with the handling and performance of the airplane. After completing before-landing checks, and with the airplane aligned on the final leg of the approach for landing, the pilot anticipated "lifting" and "sinking" effects as the airplane crossed two rows of trees prior to the landing threshold. After crossing the first row of trees, the pilot applied power, but the sink rate was greater than he anticipated, and the airplane struck the second row of trees, then impacted the ground.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC07CA090