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August 5, 2006 · Champion 7FC · N9866B
Harmonsburg, PA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 5, 2006
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Harmonsburg, PA
Aircraft
Champion 7FC
Tail Number
N9866B
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC06CA194
The airplane was on final approach to land on a 1,700-foot-long, turf runway. The pilot reported that the airplane struck trees that were located at the approach end of the runway. The airplane subsequently struck a power line and impacted the ground. The pilot reported that he did not experience any mechanical problems with the airplane. He reported 2,600 hours of total flight experience, which included about 150 hours in the same make and model as the accident airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain the proper altitude/clearance on final approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.
Full Narrative
The Champion 7FC was on final approach to land on a 1,700-foot-long, turf runway. The pilot reported that the airplane struck trees that were located at the approach end of the runway. The airplane subsequently struck a power line and impacted the ground. The pilot reported that he did not experience any mechanical problems with the airplane. He reported 2,600 hours of total flight experience, which included about 150 hours in the same make and model as the accident airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 EDT
Nearest AirportPRIVATE (0nm)
Runway010
Runway Length1700 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftChampion 7FC
Tail NumberN9866B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTeledyne Continental · C90 · Reciprocating · 90
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 85 · Third Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC