No fatalities

30 Aug 2021: PIPER PA-24-400 — Fullerton, CA

Fullerton, CA, United States

On 30 Aug 2021, a PIPER PA-24-400 was involved in an aviation accident near Fullerton, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to monitor the environment and maintain a proper glidepath on approach which, resulted in a collision with the airport perimeter fence. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to monitor the environment and maintain a proper glidepath on approach which, resulted in a collision with the airport perimeter fence.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Descent/approach/glide path — Not attained/maintainedPilotEffect on operation