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Aviation accident ERA14FA231

3 fatal · EAGLE C-7 · 2014-05-09 · Ruther Glen, VA, USA

Event

NTSB number
ERA14FA231
Event ID
20140509X22532
Type
Accident
Date
2014-05-09
Location
Ruther Glen, VA, USA
Coordinates
37.905834, -77.4225

Injuries

Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
3
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
3

Aircraft

Make
EAGLE
Model
C-7
Registration
N3016Z
FAR Part
091
Engines
—
Damage
DEST

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot’s inadequate approach and his failure to maintain clearance from power lines, which resulted in a subsequent fire.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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