Aviation Accident Summary MKC85LA026

VAN BUREN, MO, USA

Aircraft #1

N4561U

CESSNA 150

Analysis

PLT STATED THAT WHILE ON APPROACH INTO SETTING SUN, HE FAILED TO SEE A TREE AND THE WINDSOCK TOWER DUE TO SUNGLARE, COLLIDING WITH BOTH BEFORE IMPACT WITH THE GROUND. THE WINDSOCK WAS LOCATED 200 FT NORTH OF THE RWY. WINDS WERE CALM AND RECIPROCAL RWY WAS AVAILABLE.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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