Accident Cessna 170B N8065A,
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ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 297512
 
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Date:Thursday 14 March 2002
Time:14:00 LT
Type:Silhouette image of generic C170 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Cessna 170B
Owner/operator:
Registration: N8065A
MSN: 20917
Total airframe hrs:2132 hours
Engine model:Continental C-145-2
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:Rainier, Washington -   United States of America
Phase: Unknown
Nature:Private
Departure airport:YELM, WA (WA72)
Destination airport:RAINIER, WA (3WA0)
Investigating agency: NTSB
Confidence Rating: Accident investigation report completed and information captured
Narrative:
The pilot was attempting to land to the southwest on a grass runway. As he cleared the tree line, the pilot reduced power and increased his sink rate. The pilot noticed that the aircraft was descending too fast and added power, however, the airplane continued to settle and collided with trees. The airplane subsequently impacted terrain approximately 100 feet short of the intended runway. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures at the time of the accident.

Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain the proper decent rate on approach. A factor was the trees in close proximity to the airport.

Accident investigation:
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Investigating agency: NTSB
Report number: SEA02LA054
Status: Investigation completed
Duration: 3 months
Download report: Final report

Sources:

NTSB SEA02LA054

Revision history:

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