BEECH C24

Andrews, OR — September 28, 2016

Event Information

DateSeptember 28, 2016
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberGAA16CA518
Event ID20160929X31339
LocationAndrews, OR
CountryUSA
Coordinates42.42389, -118.60555
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakeBEECH
ModelC24
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionNDRK
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None1
Total Injured0

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.

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