BEECH 35-C33
Atlanta, GA — November 5, 2008
Event Information
| Date | November 5, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA09CA038 |
| Event ID | 20081106X41642 |
| Location | Atlanta, GA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.77917, -84.52139 |
| Airport | Fulton County Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BEECH |
| Model | 35-C33 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DUSK |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glide path during the final approach, resulting in a collision with the airport approach lights.
Full Narrative
The pilot was landing at his home airport and requested runway 32 since the winds were reported from 320 at 6 knots. Dusk lighting conditions prevailed. The final approach is initially over trees, then opens into a cleared area where approach lights are positioned. After crossing over the trees on short final, the airplane seemed to drop and the pilot added power. The airplane contacted the approach lights and the airport perimeter fence before coming to a stop in the grass adjacent to the runway. The FAA inspector examined the airplane after the accident and found no evidence of a mechanical malfunction or failure. The pilot concluded that he may have hit an air pocket.
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.