At about 1400 local time, the twin-engine floatplane was substantially damaged after colliding with trees while on approach to Massapoag Lake in Sharon, Mass. The solo Private pilot was fatally injured. According to the FAA, the pilot diverted to Massapoag Lake for unknown reasons. While on approach, the airplane struck trees and impacted a swamp area. Wind reported at a nearby airport was from 13 knots with gusts to 20 knots.
May 07, 2004, Sharon, Mass. / Cessna T-50
At about 1400 local time, the twin-engine floatplane was substantially damaged after colliding with trees while on approach to Massapoag Lake in Sharon, Mass. The solo Private pilot was fatally injured. According to the FAA, the pilot diverted to Massapoag Lake for unknown reasons. While on approach, the airplane struck trees and impacted a swamp area. Wind reported at a nearby airport was from 13 knots with gusts to 20 knots....
Key Takeaways:
- A twin-engine floatplane crashed during approach to Massapoag Lake in Sharon, Mass., resulting in the fatal injury of the solo private pilot.
- The aircraft, which had diverted for unknown reasons, was substantially damaged after striking trees and impacting a swamp area.
- Strong winds, reported at 13 knots with gusts to 20 knots, were present at a nearby airport at the time of the accident.
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