ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 284101
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| Date: | Thursday 25 October 2007 |
| Time: | 19:15 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-28-140 |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N6791J |
| MSN: | 28-24519 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1968 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Fresno, California -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Reedley, CA (O32) |
| Fresno-Chandler Airport, CA (FCH/KFCH) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that he flew the traffic pattern at a higher altitude than normal because the flight was being conducted after sunset. He completed his before landing checklist and turned to the base leg. He lowered the flaps but noted he did not use full flaps for the landing. Approximately 1/4 mile from the runway, the airplane collided with trees and a pole, and then impacted the ground. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glide path to clear objects during approach for landing.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB LAX08CA020
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 30-Sep-2022 07:51 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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