Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CEN09CA349

Hamilton, TX, USA

Aircraft #1

N3812F

GREAT LAKES 2T-1A-2

Analysis

The private pilot was on the third leg of a cross-country flight when he lost his ground reference and became lost. He saw an airfield and decided to land and determine his location. While on short final approach, the airplane descended below a normal glideslope and the airplane's left main landing gear contacted a tree. The airplane's airspeed rapidly decayed and the airplane entered a stall, impacted terrain, and cartwheeled.

Factual Information

The private pilot was on the third leg of a cross-country flight when he lost his ground reference and became lost. He saw an airfield and decided to land and determine where he was. While on short final approach, the airplane was allowed to descend below a normal glideslope and the airplane's left main landing gear contacted a tree. The airplane's airspeed rapidly decayed and the airplane entered a stall, impacted terrain, and cartwheeled.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while on short final.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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