N187PBSONEX SONEX2020-06-03 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

SONEX SONEXS/N: 1187

Summary

On June 03, 2020, a Sonex SONEX (N187PB) was involved in an accident near New Smyrna Beach, FL. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot failed to maintain an adequate airspeed while on final approach and impacted terrain.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA20CA204. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N187PB.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
NTSB Number
ERA20CA204
Location
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL
Event ID
20200603X95527
Coordinates
29.000000, -80.948890
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot failed to maintain an adequate airspeed while on final approach and impacted terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SONEX
Serial Number
1187
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2018
Model / ICAO
SONEXSONX
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BARBER WILLIAM M
Address
2980 ETTA TER
Status
Deregistered
City
DELTONA
State / Zip Code
FL 32738-7909
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA20CA204