ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 355086
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| Date: | Sunday 26 October 1997 |
| Time: | 17:15 LT |
| Type: |  Mooney M20K |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N252MY |
| MSN: | 25-1097 |
| Engine model: | Continental TSIO-360-MB1 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Ocean City, NJ -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Bridgeport, CT (KBDR) |
| (26N) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
During final approach, about 200 feet above ground level, the pilot experienced a loss of altitude. He added full power, but the aircraft struck a tree about 250 feet from the approach end of the runway. The pilot reported wind shear in the area. There was no evidence of pre-impact malfunction to the airplane. Winds reported at an airport 12 miles northeast were from 080 degrees at 7 knots. The airport manager reported that there was heavy rain and fog at the time of the accident.
Probable Cause: The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude. Factors in the accident were the rain and fog.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB NYC98LA021
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 12-Mar-2024 07:48 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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