Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary MIA86LA251

SANFORD, FL, USA

Aircraft #1

N8200Z

PIPER PA-28-161

Analysis

WHILE ON APPROACH TO RUNWAY THE PILOTS VISION WAS RESTRICTED BY THE GLARE FROM THE RISING SUN. THE PILOT FAILED TO SEE THE OPERATING APPROACH LIGHT SYSTEM WHICH IS LOCATED IN THE CLOSED FIRST 2000 FEET OF RUNWAY, AND COLLIDED WITH THE APPROACH LIGHT SYSTEM. CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT WAS MAINTAINED AND A NORMAL LANDING WAS MADE.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

Get all the details on your iPhone or iPad with:

Aviation Accidents App

In-Depth Access to Aviation Accident Reports