At about 01:15 CDT, a Cessna 177RG struck a tree during an aborted landing at the Walker County Airport. The pilot reported minor injuries. The pilot said that the airplanes electrical system became inoperative about 22 miles from the airport and he was unable to activate the runway lights. He attempted to land by estimating the location of the runway, based on its relative location to the taxi lights. The airplane touched down on the runway, but the pilot felt the airplane was drifting. He aborted the landing, and on climbout the airplane struck a tree.
July 10, Jasper, Ala. / Cessna 177RG
At about 01:15 CDT, a Cessna 177RG struck a tree during an aborted landing at the Walker County Airport. The pilot reported minor injuries. The pilot said that the airplanes electrical system became inoperative about 22 miles from the airport and he was unable to activate the runway lights. He attempted to land by estimating the location of the runway, based on its relative location to the taxi lights. The airplane touched down on the runway, but the pilot felt the airplane was drifting. He aborted the landing, and on climbout the airplane struck a tree....
Key Takeaways:
- A Cessna 177RG struck a tree during an aborted nighttime landing at Walker County Airport, resulting in minor pilot injuries.
- The incident occurred after the aircraft experienced an electrical system failure 22 miles from the airport, preventing the pilot from activating runway lights.
- The pilot attempted to land using taxi lights for guidance but aborted the landing after feeling the airplane drift on touchdown.
- The airplane struck a tree during the climbout phase of the aborted landing.
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