At 1430 Eastern time, the airplane collided with trees while on approach. The CFI and student pilot received serious injuries, the airplane sustained substantial damage. Visual conditions prevailed. According to the operator, the airplane was topped off with 51 gallons of fuel just prior to the instructional flight. According to the FAA, the CFI and student pilot were practicing a simulated left engine failure while on approach when the airplane collided with the trees.
March 5, 2010, Vero Beach, Fla., Piper PA-34-200T Seneca II
At 1430 Eastern time, the airplane collided with trees while on approach. The CFI and student pilot received serious injuries, the airplane sustained substantial damage. Visual conditions prevailed.
Key Takeaways:
- An instructional flight resulted in an airplane colliding with trees during approach, causing serious injuries to the CFI and student pilot and substantial damage to the aircraft.
- The incident occurred under visual conditions, with the airplane having been fully fueled prior to the flight.
- The FAA reported that the pilots were practicing a simulated left engine failure maneuver when the collision happened.
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