Pilot Debrief

AEROS LTD SKYRANGER near Brownville, ME — 2019-07-16

Final reportGAA19CA425
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Date
2019-07-16
Location
Brownville, ME, USA
Airport
ME03
Aircraft
AEROS LTD SKYRANGER
Registration
N75561
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
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.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, during landing, the airplane bounced. He initiated a go-around, but the airplane veered left, exited the runway, 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.

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