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September 26, 2005 · Vans Aircraft RV-3 · N993FL
Bell, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 26, 2005
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Bell, FL
Aircraft
Vans Aircraft RV-3
Tail Number
N993FL
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
MIA05CA161
The pilot stated that the runway was less visible than anticipated, partly due to the scattered clouds. He made several passes to identify the runway. It looked to him he had it made but veered off, possible looking at the altimeter, and hit the top of a tree. The airplane separated in several sections from the impact. The section he was in hung from the tree a few feet above the ground in an up-side down position. He released the seat belt restraints and ran for help to put out the fire as a result of the crash.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain visual lookout during a VFR approach toward the runway resulting in-flight collision with trees. Factors in this accident are no lights for the grass strip runway and attempting to land in low natural light visibility conduction.
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Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:15 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftVans Aircraft RV-3
Tail NumberN993FL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsMazda · 13B · Reciprocating · 150
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 49 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind180° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC