Laconia, NH, USA
N3296F
MOONEY M20C
The commercial pilot was attempting to land when he temporarily lost sight of the runway due to sun glare and haze. The airplane impacted trees short of the runway and sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and both wings. The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees during an approach in sun glare and hazy conditions.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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