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November 7, 2005 · Beech BE-76 · N3873X
Greer, SC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 7, 2005
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Greer, SC
Aircraft
Beech BE-76
Tail Number
N3873X
Operator
Emery Lumber
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL06CA013
The pilot was completing an instrument cross country flight when the accident occurred. Upon arrival at the destination airport the pilot canceled his instrument clearance and began a visual approach to the private airstrip. While on a 1/4 mile final approach to land the airplane collided with trees and fell to the ground. Post-accident examination of the airplane revealed the airplane resting in a wooded area nose down and inverted. Crush damage was observed on the leading edge of the left and right wing. The pilot did not report any mechanical deficiencies with the airplane during the approach to land.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance which resulted in an undershoot of the runway, and the collision with trees.
Full Narrative
The pilot was completing an instrument cross country flight when the accident occurred. Upon arrival at the destination airport the pilot canceled his instrument clearance and began a visual approach to the private airstrip. While on a 1/4 mile final approach to land the airplane collided with trees and fell to the ground. Post-accident examination of the airplane revealed the airplane resting in a wooded area nose down and inverted. Crush damage was observed on the leading edge of the left and right wing. The pilot did not report any mechanical deficiencies with the airplane during the approach to land.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:45 EST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech BE-76
Tail NumberN3873X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEmery Lumber
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1G · Reciprocating · 180 | Lycoming · LO360A1G6D · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 76 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind140° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 50
Altimeter30.21 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC