1 fatal · North American T28 · 2019-03-14 · Compton, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR19FA095
Event ID
20190313X23730
Type
Accident
Date
2019-03-14
Location
Compton, CA, USA
Coordinates
33.889446, -118.24083
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
North American
Model
T28
Registration
N5440F
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
MINR
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The failure of the T-28 pilot to see and avoid the Cessna while landing with reduced visibility due to sun glare, which resulted in a collision on the runway. Contributing to the accident was his failure to use the airport's common traffic advisory frequency during the approach and landing.