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July 19, 2018 · Apollo Aircraft Fox · N791YE

Chateaugay, NY

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 19, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Chateaugay, NY
Aircraft
Apollo Aircraft Fox (2008)
Tail Number
N791YE
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA561

The pilot reported that, while landing on a 1,300-ft-long private grass airstrip, the airplane floated and would not settle in the grass. Subsequently, he performed a go-around, but the airplane struck trees beyond the departure end of the runway and then impacted terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the rudder. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation system about 23 nautical miles from the accident site reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 290° at 5 knots. The pilot stated that the weather conditions reported at the departure airport about 18 miles to the east, about the time of the accident, were wind from 300° at 3 to 7 knots. The pilot landed to the east.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Altitude-Not attained/maintained - C

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that, while landing on a 1300 ft private grass airstrip, the airplane floated. He performed a go-around, but the airplane struck the trees that were beyond the departure end of the runway and then impacted terrain. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the rudder. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The automated weather observation system about 23 nautical miles from the accident site reported that, about the time of the accident, the wind was from 290° at 5 knots. The pilot reported that the weather at the departure airport about 18 miles to the east, about the time of the accident was, wind 300° at 3 to 7 knots. The pilot landed to the east.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:45 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
RunwayEast
Runway Length1300 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftApollo Aircraft Fox
Tail NumberN791YE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRotax · 912uls · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 5 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50
Altimeter0
Observation Time18:00
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data