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NTSB investigation record

CEN21LA282

Completed

Piper Pa-28-150· N5853W

Date
June 12, 2021
Location
Fulshear, TX
Conditions
VMC
Record
Published December 17, 2021

Primary finding

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glidepath during the landing approach, which led to an impact with a fence.

Investigator assessment

Analysis narrative

The pilot reported that while on approach to land, he allowed the airplane to get too low and struck a fence before the approach end of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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