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March 14, 2025 · Wild Sky GOAT · N372WS

Chester, CT

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 14, 2025
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Chester, CT
Aircraft
Wild Sky GOAT (2024)
Tail Number
N372WS
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA25LA145

On March 14, 2025, about 1515 eastern daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Wild Sky Goat light-sport aircraft, N372WS, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Chester, Connecticut. The commercial pilot sustained fatal injuries. The flight was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. A witness at the airport reported that weather conditions were “very gusty” at the time of the accident. The witness observed the pilot attempt a landing before initiating a go-around. As the aircraft climbed above the treetops, it collided with a tree and descended below the tree line. Federal Aviation Administration inspectors responded to the scene and examined the wreckage. The aircraft came to rest on its side at the base of a tree. Substantial damage was noted to the fuselage and sail wing. The wreckage was recovered and retained for further examination.

Full Narrative

On March 14, 2025, about 1515 eastern daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Wild Sky Goat light-sport aircraft, N372WS, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Chester, Connecticut. The commercial pilot sustained fatal injuries. The flight was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. A witness at the airport reported that weather conditions were “very gusty” at the time of the accident. The witness observed the pilot attempt a landing before initiating a go-around. As the aircraft climbed above the treetops, it collided with a tree and descended below the tree line. Federal Aviation Administration inspectors responded to the scene and examined the wreckage. The aircraft came to rest on its side at the base of a tree. Substantial damage was noted to the fuselage and sail wing. The wreckage was recovered and retained for further examination.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:15 EDT
Nearest AirportCHESTER (0nm SE)
Runway17/3
Runway Length2722 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftWild Sky GOAT
Tail NumberN372WS
Aircraft CategoryWsft
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindGusting 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 F / 30 F
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time16:15
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data