Investigation Report A00A0051, ASTRA SPX, collision with trees, 22 March 2000

Investigation Report A00A0051, ASTRA SPX, collision with trees, 22 March 2000

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Author
TSB (Canada)
Category
Accident Reports Loss of Control Human Factors

The Israel Aircraft Industries Astra SPX, serial number 087, registration C-FRJZ, was on a night visual approach to a private aerodrome at Fox Harbour, Nova Scotia. When on short final, the aircraft struck the tops of trees. The crew had initiated an overshoot just before hitting the trees, and the aircraft was able to climb away successfully. The flight diverted to Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, approximately 30 nautical miles from Fox Harbour, and carried out an uneventful landing. The aircraft sustained substantial damage; the passengers and the crew were not injured.

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