SEALY, TX, USA
N8514
SCHEMPP-HIRTH CIRRUS
DURING A CIRCLING DESCENT FOR A FINAL APPROACH TO A FIELD IN AN AREA OF NO THERMALS, THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO AVOID A FENCE AND STRUCK A SIX FOOT OAK TREE RESULTING IN IMPACT WITH GROUND.
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM AN OBJECT ON APPROACH.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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