N6665K

Substantial
Serious

AERONCA 15ACS/N: 15AC-533

Summary

On December 25, 2024, a Aeronca 15AC (N6665K) was involved in an accident near Loganville, GA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance of trees during an attempted go-around in sun glare.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA25LA085. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6665K.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA25LA085
Location
Loganville, GA
Event ID
20241230199489
Coordinates
33.797055, -83.851292
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance of trees during an attempted go-around in sun glare.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
AERONCA
Serial Number
15AC-533
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1950
Model / ICAO
15ACAB11
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
15AC

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SHE-RAT AVIATION INC
Address
251 LITTLE FALLS DR
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
DE 19808-1674
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# ERA25LA085