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April 4, 2015 · Beech V35B · N9172Q
Wetumpka, AL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 4, 2015
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Wetumpka, AL
Aircraft
Beech V35B (1970)
Tail Number
N9172Q
Operator
Power Daniel N
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA15CA176
The pilot reported that he was landing his airplane at night and mistook the hangar lights for runway lights. The airplane struck trees on the final approach, then the ground before coming to rest, inverted. The pilot said that, in retrospect, he was on the incorrect radio frequency when he attempted to turn on the pilot-activated runway lights. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector examined the wreckage and reported that the airplane sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane at the time of the accident. The runway lights operated normally after the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's use of an incorrect radio frequency when attempting to turn on the runway lights, resulting is an attempt to land the airplane while aligned with airport hangar lights.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was landing his airplane at night and mistook the hangar lights for runway lights. The airplane struck trees on the final approach, then the ground before coming to rest, inverted. The pilot said that, in retrospect, he was on the incorrect radio frequency when he attempted to turn on the pilot-activated runway lights. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector examined the wreckage and reported that the airplane sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane at the time of the accident. The runway lights operated normally after the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:15 CDT
Nearest AirportWetumpka Muni (0nm E)
Runway27
Runway Length3011 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech V35B
Tail NumberN9172Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPower Daniel N
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520 Series · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 77 · Third Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind200° @ 9 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time01:53
Weather SourceWFAC