ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 286670
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| Date: | Monday 17 August 2009 |
| Time: | 07:00 LT |
| Type: |  Rockwell Aero Commander 690A |
| Owner/operator: | Jeff Obering |
| Registration: | N90AT |
| MSN: | 11272 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1975 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 5691 hours |
| Engine model: | Garret TPE-331-5 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Wenatchee, Washington -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Wenatchee-Pangborn Field, WA (EAT/KEAT) |
| Wenatchee, WA | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot was on a local scenic flight with his family. He flew over nearby mountains, and descended to fly over a local ski resort. A family member reported seeing friends in the resort's parking lot, and the pilot performed a climbing left turn for another pass. He began looking for his friends, and stated that he failed to monitor his altitude. One wing collided with trees and sustained spar and aileron damage. The pilot landed uneventfully at the departure airport.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain situational awareness, and thus clearance from objects, while operating at low altitude.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB WPR09CA403
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 03-Oct-2022 14:18 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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