Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary ERA21LA041

Laconia, NH, USA

Aircraft #1

N3296F

MOONEY M20C

Analysis

The commercial pilot was attempting to land when he temporarily lost sight of the runway due to sun glare and haze. The airplane impacted trees short of the runway and sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and both wings. The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees during an approach in sun glare and hazy conditions.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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