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October 7, 2005 · Mooney M20K · N1163A
Ithaca, NY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 7, 2005
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Ithaca, NY
Aircraft
Mooney M20K
Tail Number
N1163A
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC06CA006
While on a VOR approach, the pilot reported to the control tower that he was 3.5 miles from the airport. Shortly thereafter, the pilot saw the tops of trees about 50 feet in front of the airplane. Without sufficient time to arrest the descent, the airplane impacted trees and the ground resulting in substantial damage. The pilot additionally stated, "I can not really explain why I let the airplane descend too low. I felt comfortable with the approach throughout. I simply was too low, too far away from [the] airport."
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to comply with the published instrument approach procedure, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
Full Narrative
"This report is based on information received by the NTSB. Additional details may be found in the NTSB's public docket for this case. For further information, please contact the NTSB Office of Public Inquiries."
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:08 EDT
Nearest AirportIthaca Regional Airport (3nm)
Runway14
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftMooney M20K
Tail NumberN1163A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-360 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 58 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0