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December 25, 2024 · Aeronca 15AC · N6665K

Loganville, GA

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 25, 2024
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Loganville, GA
Aircraft
Aeronca 15AC (1950)
Tail Number
N6665K
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA25LA085

The airline transport pilot was attempting to land when he lost his reference to the runway due to sun glare and attempted to go around. The airplane impacted trees, which resulted in both wings separating from the airplane. The pilot said there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures that contributed to the accident and that the accident could have been prevented if he had tried to go around sooner.

NTSB Probable Cause

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

Full Narrative

The airline transport pilot was attempting to land when he lost his reference to the runway due to sun glare and attempted to go around. The airplane impacted trees, which resulted in both wings separating from the airplane. The pilot said there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures that contributed to the accident and that the accident could have been prevented if he had tried to go around sooner.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 EST
Nearest AirportSpring Valley Farm (0nm SE)
Runway06/2
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftAeronca 15AC
Tail NumberN6665K
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300-A · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 70 · Third Class · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 F / 32 F
Altimeter30.23 inHg
Observation Time15:55
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data