BEECH C24
Andrews, OR — September 28, 2016
Event Information
| Date | September 28, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA16CA518 |
| Event ID | 20160929X31339 |
| Location | Andrews, OR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.42389, -118.60555 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BEECH |
| Model | C24 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NDRK |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s decision to land off airport at night and his lack of positional awareness, which resulted in his landing at the wrong location and impacting a fence.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he had intended to land on a dry creek bed at night to meet his friend and drop off parts for a jet car. He further reported that he mistakenly landed in a field and impacted a fence.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.