Aviation accident MIA98FA101

1 fatal · Piper PA-28-180D · 1998-03-12 · ADVANCE, NC, USA

Event

NTSB number: MIA98FA101
Event ID: 20001211X09731
Type: Accident
Date: 1998-03-12
Location: ADVANCE, NC, USA
Coordinates: 35.929458, -80.399528

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 1
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 2

Aircraft

Make: Piper
Model: PA-28-180D
Registration: N7826N
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's improper planned visual approach and glide path in diminished visual conditions due to sun-glare and his delayed go-around resulting in the aircraft colliding with trees on final approach.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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