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Aviation accident ERA14FA231

3 fatal · EAGLE C-7 · 2014-05-09 · Ruther Glen, VA, USA

Event

NTSB number
ERA14FA231
Event ID
20140509X22532
Type
Accident
Date
2014-05-09
Location
Ruther Glen, VA, USA
Coordinates
37.905834, -77.4225

Injuries

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

Aircraft

Make
EAGLE
Model
C-7
Registration
N3016Z
FAR Part
091
Engines
Damage
DEST

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot’s inadequate approach and his failure to maintain clearance from power lines, which resulted in a subsequent fire.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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