ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 278917
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| Date: | Monday 29 July 2019 |
| Time: | 20:40 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 150M |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | C-GEYP |
| MSN: | 15078027 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1976 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3600 hours |
| Engine model: | Continental O-200 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Roundup, Montana -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Harding, SD (9D2) |
| Roundup Airport, MT (RPX/KRPX) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
During a cross-county flight, the pilot arrived at his planned destination near sunset and was maneuvering to land. While maneuvering, the airplane struck a stand of trees and subsequently impacted terrain. The pilot reported that the airplane's engine was 'running fine†and that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Postaccident examination of the airframe and engine also revealed no preimpact mechanical anomalies or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: The pilot ‘s failure to maintain an adequate altitude above the trees while maneuvering to land.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB WPR19LA213
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 05-Jun-2022 12:05 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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