N652BHYATES ELDEN H AVIPRO BEARHAWK2024-08-14 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

YATES ELDEN H AVIPRO BEARHAWKS/N: 020-27/28-652

Summary

On August 14, 2024, a Yates Elden H AVIPRO BEARHAWK (N652BH) was involved in an incident near Roxbury, ME. 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 unstable approach which resulted in a landing with insufficient runway remaining to stop and subsequent impact with a river embankment. Contributing was the engine coolant system anomaly.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA24LA355. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N652BH.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA24LA355
Location
Roxbury, ME
Event ID
20240821194975
Coordinates
44.664117, -70.587883
Nearest Airport
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 unstable approach which resulted in a landing with insufficient runway remaining to stop and subsequent impact with a river embankment. Contributing was the engine coolant system anomaly.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
YATES ELDEN H
Serial Number
020-27/28-652
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2008
Model / ICAO
AVIPRO BEARHAWKDH80
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
AVIPRO BEARHAWK

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
164 PORT RD
City
KENNEBUNK
State / Zip Code
ME 04043-7728
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# ERA24LA355