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April 22, 2020 · American Legend AL3 · N1115
Athens, GA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 22, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Athens, GA
Aircraft
American Legend AL3 (2006)
Tail Number
N1115
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA20CA158
The pilot reported that, during the landing roll, the airplane started to veer left and that, because he was concerned that it may ground loop, he decided to abort the landing and applied full engine power. The airplane became airborne, continued to drift left, and impacted trees. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control after an aborted landing, which resulted in collision with trees.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during the landing roll the airplane started to veer left, concerned the airplane may ground-loop. He decided to abort the landing and applied full engine power The airplane became airborne, continued to drift left and impacted trees. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 EDT
Nearest AirportAthens/Ben Epps (0nm ESE)
Runway09
Runway Length6122 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAmerican Legend AL3
Tail NumberN1115
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 68 · Basc · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C
Altimeter30.02 inHg
Observation Time20:51
Weather SourceWFAC