Pilot Debrief

PROGRESSIVE AERODYNE INC SEAREY LSA near Tavares, FL — 2014-04-10

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Date
2014-04-10
Location
Tavares, FL, USA
Aircraft
PROGRESSIVE AERODYNE INC SEAREY LSA
Registration
N657G
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's improper landing flare resulting in a bounced landing and his delay in performing a go around which resulted in a collision with trees.

NTSB narrative

According to the pilot, he positioned his airplane to land in an area on a lake with light ripples. During the landing attempt, the airplane bounced and the pilot attempted to continue the landing instead of immediately initiating a go around. The pilot stated that he then elected to perform a go around; however, there was not enough room to clear the trees at the end of the lake. The airplane subsequently impacted the tree line and came to rest. Post-accident examination of the airplane revealed that both wing leading edges and the empennage incurred substantial damage. The pilot did not report any pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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