Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
NTSB Number
GAA16CA518
Location
Andrews, OR
Event ID
20160929X31339
Coordinates
42.423889, -118.605552
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s decision to land off airport at night and his lack of positional awareness, which resulted in his landing at the wrong location and impacting a fence.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N4690M
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
MC-585
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
RICHARDSON WILLIAM M JR
Address
3220 71ST AVE NE
Status
Deregistered
City
MARYSVILLE
State / Zip Code
WA 98270-9582
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that he had intended to land on a dry creek bed at night to meet his friend and drop off parts for a jet car. He further reported that he mistakenly landed in a field and impacted a fence.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA16CA518