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December 14, 2006 · Cessna 172C · N8260X
Middletown, NY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 14, 2006
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Middletown, NY
Aircraft
Cessna 172C
Tail Number
N8260X
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC07CA049
While turning from base to final for a landing at the destination airport, the Cessna 172C struck trees and was substantially damaged. The pilot stated that the combination of "hazy visibility," a crazed windshield, and sun glare resulted in his misjudgment of the descent rate and runway alignment. He also stated that he should have initiated a "go-around."
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot misjudging distance/altitude during the turn from base to final, which resulted in an undershoot and subsequent collision with trees. A factor was the haze.
Full Narrative
While turning from base to final for a landing at the destination airport, the Cessna 172C struck trees and was substantially damaged. The pilot stated that the combination of "hazy visibility," a crazed windshield, and sun glare resulted in his misjudgment of the descent rate and runway alignment. He also stated that he should have initiated a "go-around."
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:30 EST
Nearest AirportRandall Airport (0nm)
Runway26
Runway Length2810 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172C
Tail NumberN8260X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 71 · Second Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind200° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 43 C
Altimeter29.92 inHg
Observation Time21:54
Weather SourceWFAC