Casualties unknown

1993-10-02: Cessna 170 (N4266V) — Joel R. Henderson — Fallon, NV

Fallon, NV, US

On October 2, 1993, a Cessna 170 (registration N4266V) operated by Joel R. Henderson was involved in an aviation accident near Fallon, NV. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: was the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate approach path to the runway and his inadequate altitude. Contributing factors were the pilot's delayed remedial action and his lack of recent experience in the airplane. 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 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

During a familiarization flight in a newly purchased airplane, the pilot's second landing approach ended with the main landing gear striking a perimeter fence short of the runway.

Accident Overview

The pilot reported that the accident occurred during a familiarization flight in an airplane he had just purchased. The flight included the previous owner, who demonstrated airwork and a takeoff and landing before the pilot attempted to land.

Sequence of Events

After purchasing the airplane, the pilot and the previous owner flew to a local practice area. The previous owner first demonstrated various airwork maneuvers and then performed a takeoff and landing. The pilot then attempted his own landing. On the first approach, he "waved off." On the second approach, the pilot reported that he was low. He added full engine power, but the airplane's main landing gear collided with the airport's perimeter fence short of the runway.

Pilot Background

The pilot had not flown any airplane during the previous 90 days. Additionally, he had no previous piloting experience in the accident make and model of airplane.

Conclusion

No further details regarding the extent of damage or the condition of the occupants were provided in the source. The accident occurred as described above, with the collision happening during the landing attempt.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X13585. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.