Socata TB 21-TC N55510

Summary

On 18 November 2004 at about 12:51 local time, a Socata TB 21-TC registered N55510 was involved in an accident near Binghamton, New York, United States. One person was on board and nobody was injured. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

18 November 2004 at 12:51

Classification

Accident

Location

Binghamton, New York, United States

Nearest airport

Binghamton Regional/Edwin A Li (BGM)

Coordinates

42.2086, -75.9797

Aircraft

Socata TB 21-TC

Registration

N55510

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Wilkes-Barre/Sc → Binghamton

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

IMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

IAD05CA015

Nobody was injured.

The pilot's improper IFR procedure by his flight below the decision altitude, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

The reported ceilings were 200 feet overcast, and the pilot continued with the ILS Runway 34 approach. During the approach the airplane was "low and off centerline," the pilot initiated the missed approach procedure, and the airplane struck trees during the climb. The airplane continued to climb, and the pilot returned to his departure airport and completed a safe landing. The pilot reported that the airplane's handling and performance were "great," and that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane. When asked what led to the collision with trees, he responded, "Pilot error; I'm not blaming anyone but me."

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.