AEROS LTD SKYRANGER
Brownville, ME — July 16, 2019
Event Information
| Date | July 16, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA425 |
| Event ID | 20190716X74232 |
| Location | Brownville, ME |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 45.33611, -69.05083 |
| Airport | Webber Jones |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | AEROS LTD |
| Model | SKYRANGER |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent loss of directional control while attempting a go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with trees.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, during landing, the airplane bounced. He initiated a go around, but the airplane veered left, exited the runway to the left, and impacted trees.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.