CESSNA 310
Gainesville, FL — April 30, 2018
Event Information
| Date | April 30, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA243 |
| Event ID | 20180430X50128 |
| Location | Gainesville, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.68917, -82.27333 |
| Airport | GAINESVILLE RGNL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 310 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate approach path at night, which resulted in a tree strike.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, on final approach at night, while speaking with the control tower, the left horizontal stabilizer struck a tree. The pilot added full power, pitched up, the airplane yawed left, and he resumed final approach. The airplane landed without further incident.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left horizontal stabilizer.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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.