Accident
Last updated: 23 May 2013
| Status: | Definitief |
| Datum: | 14 APR 1975 |
| Tijd: | 22:05 |
| Type: | Swearingen SA226-AT Merlin IV |
| Luchtvaartmaatschappij: | Magnavox Corporation |
| Registratie: | N960M |
| Constructienummer: | AT-005 |
| Bouwjaar: | 1972 |
| Bemanning: | slachtoffers: 2 / inzittenden: 2 |
| Passagiers: | slachtoffers: 0 / inzittenden: 0 |
| Totaal: | slachtoffers: 2 / inzittenden: 2 |
| Schade: | Afgeschreven |
| Gevolgen: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Plaats: | 1 km (0.6 mijl) SW of Southern Pines-Pinehurst Airport, NC (SOP) (Verenigde Staten)
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| Fase: | Nadering (APR) |
| Soort vlucht: | Zaken |
| Vliegveld van vertrek: | Flushing Airport, NY, Verenigde Staten |
| Southern Pines-Pinehurst Airport, NC (SOP), Verenigde Staten |
The Merlin IV hit trees half a mile short of runway 05. The pilot attempted a visual approach; patches of fog were present in the area.
PROBABLE CAUSE(S):
pilot in command - spatial disorientation
FACTOR(S)
weather - low ceiling
weather - rain
weather - fog
weather briefing - briefing received-method unknown Bronnen:
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This information is not presented as the Flight Safety Foundation or the Aviation Safety Networks opinion as to the cause of the accident. It is preliminary and is based on the facts as they are known at this time.
