ROCKWELL 690
Wenatchee, WA — August 17, 2009
Event Information
| Date | August 17, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR09CA403 |
| Event ID | 20090818X64821 |
| Location | Wenatchee, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 47.40000, -120.21667 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | ROCKWELL |
| Model | 690 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 4 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain situational awareness, and thus clearance from objects, while operating at low altitude.
Full Narrative
The pilot was on a local scenic flight with his family. He flew over nearby mountains, and descended to fly over a local ski resort. A family member reported seeing friends in the resort’s parking lot, and the pilot performed a climbing left turn for another pass. He began looking for his friends, and stated that he failed to monitor his altitude. One wing collided with trees and sustained spar and aileron damage. The pilot landed uneventfully at the departure airport.
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.