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February 8, 2016 · Cessna 175 A · N6951E
Gold Beach, OR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 8, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Gold Beach, OR
Aircraft
Cessna 175 A (1960)
Tail Number
N6951E
Operator
Daniel R Harrison
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA122
According to the pilot, during approach, the airplane encountered a wind gust and the landing gear struck the top of the airport's perimeter fence. The airplane flipped over and slid to a stop. According to the airport facility directory the fence was in excess of 200 feet from the approach end of the runway which was 3,237 feet in length. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings, the rudder and the vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies with the airplane prior to or during the flight that would have prevented normal flight operation. There weren't any wind reporting facilities at the airport.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain an approach angle of descent to avoid obstacles, resulting in the airplane striking the airport perimeter fence.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, during approach, the airplane encountered a wind gust and the landing gear struck the top of the airport's perimeter fence. The airplane flipped over and slid to a stop. According to the airport facility directory the fence was in excess of 200 feet from the approach end of the runway which was 3,237 feet in length. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings, the rudder and the vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies with the airplane prior to or during the flight that would have prevented normal flight operation. There weren't any wind reporting facilities at the airport.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 PST
Nearest AirportGold Beach Muni (0nm WSW)
Runway16
Runway Length3237 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 175 A
Tail NumberN6951E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDaniel R Harrison
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental Motor Company · GO-300 · Reciprocating · 175
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 76 · Third Class · None
Crew 2None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time18:56
Weather SourceWFAC