On November 14, 1993, a Maule M-7-235 (registration N9226M) operated by Moore, Robert G. was involved in an aviation accident near Lake City, SC. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER GLIDEPATH WHICH RESULTED IN COLLISION WITH TREES NEAR THE APPROACH END OF THE RUNWAY. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
After a short local flight, a pilot attempted a short field landing at his private airstrip. Realizing an improper touchdown point placed trees in his path, he tried to fly over them but struck the trees and crashed on the runway. A post-impact fire occurred after the pilot exited.
Accident Details
The accident occurred after a short local flight when the pilot returned to his personally owned airstrip for landing. The pilot had set up the approach for a short field landing.
Sequence of Events
During the final approach, the pilot realized that he had selected an improper touchdown point, which placed a group of trees in his flight path. In response, the pilot attempted to fly over the trees and continue the landing. The airplane subsequently struck the trees and crashed onto the runway.
Post-Impact Fire
After the pilot exited the airplane, a post-impact fire occurred. No further details are available from the source.
What happened in the 14 Nov 1993 Maule M-7-235 accident near Lake City, SC?
After a short local flight, a pilot attempted a short field landing at his private airstrip. Realizing an improper touchdown point placed trees in his path, he tried to fly over them but struck the trees and crashed on the runway. A post-impact fire occurred after the pilot exited.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 14 Nov 1993 involved a Maule M-7-235, registration N9226M, operated by Moore, Robert G., at Lake City, SC.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER GLIDEPATH WHICH RESULTED IN COLLISION WITH TREES NEAR THE APPROACH END OF THE RUNWAY.
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