Pilot Debrief

Taylorcraft F19 near Goose Bay, AK — 2018-06-25

Final reportGAA18CA375
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Date
2018-06-25
Location
Goose Bay, AK, USA
Aircraft
Taylorcraft F19
Registration
N3570T
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper approach path during landing in dusky, flat light conditions, which resulted in a tree strike.

NTSB narrative

The pilot of the float-equipped airplane reported that, during a flight at dusk with high, gray overcast clouds, he circled over a lake and began the approach to land. He added that his depth perception was off, he misjudged the approach, and the airplane struck a tree. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation station located about 6 miles northwest of the accident site reported that, about 23 minutes after the accident, the wind was calm, scattered clouds at 4,100 ft, and overcast clouds at 6,000 ft.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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