ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 353565
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| Date: | Monday 16 November 1998 |
| Time: | 21:49 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 172N |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N92KK |
| MSN: | 17267908 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 1952 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-H2HD |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Concord, NC -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Fayettville, TN (KFTV) |
| Charolette, NC (KCLT) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot unsuccessfully executed six instrument approaches; five at Charlotte, NC and the last approach to the Concord Regional Airport, NC. After the fourth approach, the pilot reported he was low on fuel and that he had gyro problems. The pilot diverted to Concord where the weather was reportedly better. While conducting the missed approach for the ILS Runway 20 approach to Concord Regional Airport, the pilot reported that he saw the lights from a nearby truck stop. Air traffic control then advised the pilot that the airport was at his twelve-thirty position. The airplane subsequently collided with 45-foot high utility lines, and trees, about one-quarter mile northwest of the airport. Examination of the airplane did not disclose evidence of mechanical malfunction.
Probable Cause: The pilot's improper in-flight decision and his failure to maintain clearance during approach that resulted in collision with utility lines. Related factors were dark night, trees and low ceilings.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ATL99FA020
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Mar-2024 08:09 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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