1 fatal · BRINKERHUFF GERALD G Q200 · 2011-10-06 · Holland, MI, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN12FA010
Event ID
20111006X21257
Type
Accident
Date
2011-10-06
Location
Holland, MI, USA
Coordinates
42.744998, -86.092498
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
BRINKERHUFF GERALD G
Model
Q200
Registration
N2935R
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot failed to maintain sufficient altitude during the landing approach, which resulted in the airplane contacting an approach light. Contributing to the accident was the setting sun, which most likely obscured the pilot’s vision.