ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 296477
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| Date: | Tuesday 29 October 2002 |
| Time: | 16:00 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 180 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N5355D |
| MSN: | 50253 |
| Engine model: | Continental O-470-K |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Larson Bay, Alaska -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Unknown |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Homer Airport, AK (HOM/PAHO) |
| Larson Bay , AK (2A3) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The commercial pilot was landing the airplane at an off-airport site that required an approach over trees. During the final approach phase of the landing, the left wing struck a previously unnoticed tree branch, and the airplane veered to the left of the intended touchdown point. The pilot attempted to correct to the right, but the airplane touched down to the left of the landing site and collided with trees. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings, fuselage, and empennage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance while landing, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ANC03LA013
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Oct-2022 07:00 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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