Accident Details
Date
Monday, October 6, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA26LA003
Location
West Milford, NJ
Event ID
20251006201785
Coordinates
41.131389, -74.341850
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’s failure to adequate clearance from obstacles while maneuvering during the landing approach and the instructor pilot’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in the airplane contacting a tree and terrain.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
AA-AERO INC
Address
C/O AIR FLEET TRAINING SYSTEMS IN
35 WRIGHT WAY
City
FAIRFIELD
State / Zip Code
NJ 07004-3504
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# ERA26LA003