Date & Time:
Oct 1, 1979 at 0803 LT
Type of aircraft:
Rockwell Grand Commander 690
Operator:
Registration:
N57233
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Executive/Corporate/Business
Survivors:
Yes
Schedule:
Louisville - Columbus
MSN:
690-11247
YOM:
1975
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
0
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
0
Other fatalities:
0
Total fatalities:
0
Captain / Total hours on type:
2175
Circumstances:
On approach to Columbus-Ohio State University Airport, the pilot encountered limited visibility due to fog. On short final, the airplane struck a fence and crashed in flames short of runway threshold. The aircraft was destroyed and the pilot, sole on board, was injured.
Probable cause:
Collision with fence and subsequent crash on final approach due to improper IFR operation. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Fog,
- Visibility 3/4 mile or less.
- Fog,
- Visibility 3/4 mile or less.
Final Report:
N57233.pdf93.27 KB
