Progressive Aerodyne SEAREY LSA N657G

Summary

On 10 April 2014 at about 15:00 local time, a Progressive Aerodyne SEAREY LSA registered N657G was involved in an accident near Tavares, Florida, United States. 2 people were on board and one had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

10 April 2014 at 15:00

Classification

Accident

Location

Tavares, Florida, United States

Coordinates

28.8022, -81.7503

Aircraft

Progressive Aerodyne SEAREY LSA

Registration

N657G

Category

Airplane

Year built

2014

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Apopka → Tavares

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

ERA14CA190

1 person had minor injuries.

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.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full 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.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.