Pilot Debrief

American Aviation AA 5 near Gilbert, SC — 2019-11-02

Final reportGAA20CA066
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Date
2019-11-02
Location
Gilbert, SC, USA
Airport
SC45
Aircraft
American Aviation AA 5
Registration
N24AU
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's improper approach path, which resulted in impact with a tree.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that the airplane was low on final approach to land and struck a tree. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left aileron. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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