On March 12, 1996, a Cessna 172 (registration N2966U) was involved in an aviation accident near Camp Lake, WI. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from trees that were located beside the runway. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During a pre-landing inspection of a grass runway, an aircraft struck tree branches 69 feet east of the runway edge. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions. The runway clear area did not meet advisory circular recommendations.
Incident Description
The pilot reported that before landing, he was inspecting the grass runway by overflying it from north to south. During this inspection, the aircraft struck tree branches located 69 feet east of the runway edge. The pilot indicated that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane or engine.
Runway Information
The runway clear area at Camp River Airport did not meet the recommendations of Federal Aviation Administration Advisory Circular 150/5300-13 change 4.
Aircraft Damage
The left wing of the airplane was crushed along its leading edge, and the left wing strut had buckled. The right landing gear mount was broken loose from the fuselage. Additionally, the fuselage was crushed aft of the firewall.
What happened in the 12 Mar 1996 Cessna 172 accident near Camp Lake, WI?
During a pre-landing inspection of a grass runway, an aircraft struck tree branches 69 feet east of the runway edge. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions. The runway clear area did not meet advisory circular recommendations.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 12 Mar 1996 involved a Cessna 172, registration N2966U, at Camp Lake, WI.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
Failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from trees that were located beside the runway.
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