Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
NTSB Number
ERA23LA314
Location
Chattanooga, TN
Event ID
20230727192723
Coordinates
35.036704, -85.202306
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain the proper glidepath during final approach, which resulted in a collision with the approach lights short of the runway. Contributing was the pilot’s distraction due to the cabin door opening.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
BAS PART SALES LLC
Address
575 ED BEEGLES LN
City
GREELEY
State / Zip Code
CO 80631
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA23LA314