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Aviation accident CHI96LA266

SERS · CESSNA 404 · 1996-08-03 · BENTON HARBOR, MI, USA

Event

NTSB number
CHI96LA266
Event ID
20001208X06435
Type
Accident
Date
1996-08-03
Location
BENTON HARBOR, MI, USA
Coordinates
42.109203, -86.44033

Injuries

Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1

Aircraft

Make
CESSNA
Model
404
Registration
N8919G
FAR Part
135
Engines
2
Damage
DEST

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

the pilot's delay in initiating a go-around after not attaining the proper touchdown point during the landing, and his failure to remain clear of obstructions (trees) during the go-around. Factors relating to the accident were the adverse weather condition (fog and low ceiling), pilot fatigue, and the proximity of trees to the runway.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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