At about 16:20 EDT, a North American T6-G Texan hit trees on while on approach to a private grass runway, killing the pilot and giving the passenger minor injuries. A witness said the landing gear struck the tops of the trees. The passenger told investigators that the approach seemed lower than usual. Investigators did not find any pre-impact malfunctions of the airframe or engine.
Sept. 12, Falmouth, Ky. / North American T6 Texan
At about 16:20 EDT, a North American T6-G Texan hit trees on while on approach to a private grass runway, killing the pilot and giving the passenger minor injuries. A witness said the landing gear struck the tops of the trees. The passenger told investigators that the approach seemed lower than usual. Investigators did not find any pre-impact malfunctions of the airframe or engine....
Key Takeaways:
- A North American T6-G Texan crashed into trees during approach to a private grass runway, killing the pilot and causing minor injuries to the passenger.
- Witnesses and the passenger indicated the aircraft's landing gear struck treetops during an unusually low approach.
- Investigators found no pre-impact malfunctions with the airframe or engine, suggesting pilot error or environmental factors as potential causes.
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