Larson, C.H. COZY MK IV accident near Wauchula, FL
On January 1, 1995, a Larson, C.H. COZY MK IV (airplane) was involved in an accident near Wauchula, FL. 2 people died. Damage to the aircraft: substantial.
- Date
- January 1, 1995
- Place
- Wauchula, FL
- Aircraft
- Larson, C.H. COZY MK IV · Airplane
- Injuries
- 2 fatal, 1 serious, 1 minor
- Damage
- Substantial
- Position
- 27.539°N, 81.799°W
- NTSB ID
- 20001207X02891
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHT On January 1, 1995, about 1252 eastern standard time, a Cozy MK IV, N5037, built by Charles H. Larson, crashed while on approach to land at the Wauchula Municipal Airport, Wauchula, Florida, while on a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The airplane was substantially damaged and the pilot and one passenger were fatally injured. One passenger sustained serious injuries and one passenger sustained minor injuries. The flight originated from the Avon Park Municipal Airport, Avon Park, Florida, about 1240. An individual who was monitoring the Wauchula Airport Common Traffic Advisory Frequency 122.9 due to a gyrocopter fly-in, heard an occupant in N5037 announce that the flight was on left downwind for runway 18, "close in." He advised that person that there were numerous gyrocopters in the area and in turn advised the gyrocopter pilots by visual signal to stay clear of the fixed wing airplane. He observed the airplane turn left base and the occupant asked about the fuel supply on the airport. He then heard the individual announce that the flight was on final approach to runway 18, which he thought the airplane was low. The individual in N5037 did not mention any problem with the airplane or engine and the witness stated that the engine was operating normally. Another witness also observed N5037 on the downwind leg for runway 18 stated that the airplane appeared to be low. He observed the airplane turn left base to final and while on final approach, the airplane appeared to be low.
Probable cause
DISTANCE VS. ALTITUDE MISJUDGED BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND WHILE ON SHORT FINAL APPROACH. ADDITIONALLY, ALTITUDE/CLEARANCE NOT MAINTAINED WHILE ON SHORT FINAL APPROACH RESULTING IN THE COLLISION WITH AN UNMARKED STATIC POWER LINE.
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
