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July 15, 2019 · Willie Bennett Glastar · N345BP
Lompoc, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 15, 2019
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Lompoc, CA
Aircraft
Willie Bennett Glastar (2000)
Tail Number
N345BP
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA421
The pilot reported that, while on the base leg for his third nighttime landing, the runway lights turned off. Despite his failed attempts to turn on the runway lights, he completed his base-to-final turn about 200 ft above ground level. With the runway lights not illuminated, he decided to use the blue taxiway lights parallel to the runway as his reference to land. While on final approach, the airplane struck a tree and impacted the ground inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and left wing. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the engine or airframe that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Descent/approach/glide path-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while on base leg for his third nighttime landing, the runway lights turned off. Despite his failed attempts to turn on the runway lights, he completed his base to final turn about 200 ft. agl. With the runway lights not illuminated, he decided to use the blue taxiway lights parallel of the runway as his reference to land. While on final approach, the airplane struck a tree and impacted the ground inverted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures to the engine or airframe that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot did not submit the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report Form 6120.1.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:15 PDT
Nearest AirportLOMPOC (0nm)
Runway25
Runway Length4600 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftWillie Bennett Glastar
Tail NumberN345BP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 72 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind270° @ 9 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 55
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Weather SourceWFAC