N791YE

Substantial
None

APOLLO AIRCRAFT INC FoxS/N: 00005

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, July 19, 2018
NTSB Number
GAA18CA561
Location
Chateaugay, NY
Event ID
20180719X20200
Coordinates
44.919700, -74.079154
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during a go-around.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N791YE
Make
APOLLO AIRCRAFT INC
Serial Number
00005
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2008
Model / ICAO
FoxAT2P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
66 WOJSKA POLSKIEGO
Status
Deregistered
City
LESZNOWOLA
State / Zip Code
06600
Country
United States

Analysis

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.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA18CA561