Aviation accident MIA00FA129

3 fatal · LEARJET 35A · 2000-04-05 · MARIANNA, FL, USA

Event

NTSB number: MIA00FA129
Event ID: 20001212X20873
Type: Accident
Date: 2000-04-05
Location: MARIANNA, FL, USA
Coordinates: 30.850559, -85.229415

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 3
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 3

Aircraft

Make: LEARJET
Model: 35A
Registration: N86BE
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 2
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while on final approach resulting in the airplane striking trees. Factors in this accident were: improper planning of the approach, and not obtaining the proper alignment with the runway.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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