Casualties unknown

Aircraft Collides with Trees and Road During Missed Approach (N100LC)

Sandston, VA, US

On March 6, 1992, a Piper PA-23-250 (registration N100LC) operated by Jasper Engine Exchange Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Sandston, VA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE MISSED APPROACH PROCEDURE. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-06-10Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot lost the glide slope during an ILS approach, requested an ASR approach, but executed a missed approach half a mile from the runway. After reporting seeing runway lights, radio and radar contact was lost. The aircraft was found north of the runway, having struck trees and a road.

Weather Briefings

The pilot received weather briefings along his route of flight that indicated low ceilings and reduced visibility.

Approach

During the ILS approach to Runway 34, the pilot advised the controller that he had lost the glide slope and requested an airport surveillance radar approach (ASR). The controller stated that his scope in the tower showed the flight path in the green, and he approved the ASR approach. The new minimums were provided to the pilot, and he was cleared to land.

Missed Approach and Collision

At about one half mile from the runway, the pilot executed a missed approach. The controller gave the pilot the missed approach instructions; however, the pilot transmitted that "just a little bit lower, we just saw the runway lights." Radar and radio contact was lost. The aircraft was located one quarter mile north of Runway 34 where it collided with trees and a road.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X14230. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.