Summary
On November 02, 2019, a American Aviation AA 5 (N24AU) was involved in an incident near Gilbert, SC. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's improper approach path, which resulted in impact with a tree.
The pilot reported that, the airplane was low on final approach and struck a tree.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left aileron.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA20CA066. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N24AU.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's improper approach path, which resulted in impact with a tree.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The pilot reported that, the airplane was low on final approach and struck a tree.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left aileron.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA20CA066