AMERICAN GENERAL ACFT CORP AG5B
Fairfield, NJ, January 15, 2026
Event Information
| Date | January 15, 2026 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Fairfield, NJ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.87520, -74.28140 |
| Airport | ESSEX COUNTY |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA26LA096 |
| Event ID | 20260120202323 |
Aircraft
| Make | AMERICAN GENERAL ACFT CORP |
| Model | AG5B |
| Registration # | N59WM |
| Operator | HUDSON RIVER WINGS LLC |
| Owner | HUDSON RIVER WINGS LLC |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DUSK |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate glide path during the landing approach in gusting wind conditions, resulting in an impact with trees prior to the runway.
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.