On March 4, 2002, a Piper PA-28-151 (registration N41340) operated by Mcn, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Macon, GA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while maneuvering after takeoff. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A CFI and student on an instrument training flight reported returning to the airport when their aircraft collided with pine trees and came to rest in a sand pit. No mechanical problems were identified.
Accident Details
According to a witness, a certified flight instructor (CFI) and a student pilot were conducting an instrument training flight in the local area. They climbed to approximately 400 feet and reported to a witness that they were returning to the airport for a landing on runway 10. The witness had departed from runway 33, flew over the airport at 2000 feet, and subsequently observed the aircraft wreckage in a sand pit.
Wreckage Examination
Examination of the wreckage site revealed that the airplane had collided with a stand of pine trees located 3/4 miles southwest of the airport. Debris was scattered over an area measuring 256 feet in length and 52 feet in width. No mechanical or flight control problems were reported by the CFI prior to the accident, and no mechanical problems were discovered during the examination of the aircraft wreckage.
What happened in the 4 Mar 2002 Piper PA-28-151 accident near Macon, GA?
A CFI and student on an instrument training flight reported returning to the airport when their aircraft collided with pine trees and came to rest in a sand pit. No mechanical problems were identified.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 4 Mar 2002 involved a Piper PA-28-151, registration N41340, operated by Mcn, Inc., at Macon, GA.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a tree while maneuvering after takeoff.
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