SERS · Galaxy AX8 · 1996-11-03 · COLUMBIA, MO, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI97LA022
Event ID
20001208X07008
Type
Accident
Date
1996-11-03
Location
COLUMBIA, MO, USA
Coordinates
39.020267, -92.299453
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
2
Minor
0
Uninjured
3
Total aboard
5
Aircraft
Make
Galaxy
Model
AX8
Registration
N5347S
FAR Part
091
Engines
—
Damage
—
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the ditch, which was encountered during the landing; and high vegetation, which covered the ditch making it not visible to the pilot.