N53081AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC RX-72024-09-13 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC RX-7S/N: RX7-3344

Summary

On September 13, 2024, a Aerostar International INC RX-7 (N53081) was involved in an incident near Amsterdam, NY. 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 failure to maintain adequate clearance from powerlines during final approach for landing.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA24LA382. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N53081.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, September 13, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA24LA382
Location
Amsterdam, NY
Event ID
20240917195131
Coordinates
42.954446, -74.011877
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 adequate clearance from powerlines during final approach for landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC
Serial Number
RX7-3344
Engine Type
None
Year Built
2002
Model / ICAO
RX-7A270
Aircraft Type
Balloon
No. of Engines
0
Seats
1
FAA Model
RX-7

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MCDEVITT DANIEL B
Address
5934 JOCKEY ST
City
GALWAY
State / Zip Code
NY 12074-2341
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# ERA24LA382