Globe GC-1B N3228K
10 October 1996 · Caldwell, Idaho, United States · Fatal
Summary
On 10 October 1996 at about 15:28 local time, a Globe GC-1B registered N3228K was involved in an accident near Caldwell, Idaho, United States. One person was on board and one died. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.
The record
- Date
- at 15:28
- Classification
- Accident
- Location
- Caldwell, Idaho, United States
- Nearest airport
- Hubler (64U)
- Coordinates
- 43.6596, -116.6300
- Aircraft
- Globe GC-1B
- Registration
- N3228K
- Category
- Airplane
- Engines
- 1
- Operator
- Not recorded
- Operating rule
- Part 91: General Aviation
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
- Phase of flight
- Not recorded
- Route
- Nampa → Unknown
- Aircraft damage
- Substantial
- Weather
- VMC
- Light
- Day
- NTSB number
- SEA97LA009
People
1 person died.
| On board | Died | Serious | Minor | Uninjured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Probable cause
the pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude to the runway, while on final approach to land. The sunglare was a related factor.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.
Read the full NTSB narrative
The pilot was making a VFR approach on an easterly heading to a private airport. The aircraft collided with a fence and terrain about 1/4 mile from the approach end of the runway. Examination of the aircraft did not reveal any mechanical failures. The pilot subsequently died from injuries sustain in the accident. The pilot's son reported that the only thing the pilot said about the accident (before he died) was that the sun was in his eyes.
Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.
Other Globe GC-1B accidents
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 1996 | Globe GC-1B | Hampshire, Illinois, United States | - | Fatal | - |
| 31 Dec 1996 | Globe GC-1B | Jean, Nevada, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 13 Mar 1995 | Globe GC-1B | Norton, Kansas, United States | - | Minor injuries | - |
| 30 Jun 1997 | Globe GC-1B | Yates, New York, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 8 Nov 1997 | Globe GC-1B | Los Angeles, California, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 28 Apr 1997 | Globe GC-1B | Gatesville, Texas, United States | Sunset Aviation | Minor injuries | - |
Other accidents in this area
| Date | Aircraft | Location | Operator | Outcome | Died |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Aug 1996 | Grumman American AA-5B | Rexburg, Idaho, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 18 Aug 1996 | Cessna 182E | Grangeville, Idaho, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 13 Aug 1996 | Piper PA-22-150 | Challis, Idaho, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 22 Aug 1996 | Bell 206B | Glenns Ferry, Idaho, United States | Idaho Helicopters | Serious injuries | - |
| 24 Aug 1996 | Price ACRO SPORT II | Coeur D'alene, Idaho, United States | - | No injuries | - |
| 4 Sep 1996 | Cessna 120 | Nampa, Idaho, United States | - | No injuries | - |