Incident Overview
During a night landing, a pilot executed a final approach to a runway equipped with Visual Approach Slope Indicator (VASI), Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL), and high intensity runway edge lighting. The pilot reported that he landed short of the runway threshold, stating that his "landing approach [was] too low." The runway lighting systems were confirmed to be functioning properly on the night of the occurrence.
Pilot Experience
According to information provided on the pilot's accident report form, the pilot had not accumulated any night flying experience within the 90 days preceding the event. This absence of recent night flight activity may have been a factor in the approach outcome, though no causal link is established in the source.
Circumstances
The incident occurred during final approach to landing. The pilot's own account identifies the low approach as the reason for landing short. The exact distance short of the runway threshold is not specified, nor are details about the aircraft, operator, or any damage or injuries. The time of day is indicated as night, but no specific time is given. No air traffic control involvement is mentioned.
The source material does not provide an official probable cause determination, but rather the pilot's explanation for the occurrence.