Probable cause
The pilot's improper approach to landing and his failure to perform a go-around, which resulted in a runway overshoot, and collision with a fence.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that during the arrival to the airport the wind was light and variable. After turning left from base to final, he did not initiate a go-around when it was apparent that he overshot the approach. Instead he unsuccessfully attempted to correct the approach alignment. The airplane subsequently landed to the left side of the runway and impacted a perimeter fence. During the accident sequence, the airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR15CA076 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jan 4, 2015
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Angwin, California
- Nearest airport
- Angwin-Parrett Field (2O3)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Beech 35 A33
- N-number
- N907Q
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1962
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
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