Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary SEA90FA167

NEWMAN LAKE, WA, USA

Aircraft #1

N7019G

CESSNA 150-L

Analysis

THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO LAND AT AN UNLIGHTED PRIVATE AIRSTRIP AT NIGHT AND OVERSHOT THE RUNWAY. THE ACFT IMPACTED AN 80 FT. TALL TREE 240 FT OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RWY DURING GO-AROUND.

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S POOR JUDGEMENT IN ATTEMPTING TO LAND AT AN UNLIGHTED AIRSTRIP AT NIGHT AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM TERRAIN DURING A GO AROUND.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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