You can contribute by submitting additional or updated information.
| Date: | Wednesday 25 December 2024 |
| Time: | 17:00 |
| Type: |  Aeronca 15AC Sedan |
| Owner/operator: | She-Rat Aviation Inc |
| Registration: | N6665K |
| MSN: | 15AC-533 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1950 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Spring Valley Farm Airport (6GA4) Loganville, GA -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Spring Valley Farm Airport, GA (6GA4) |
| Spring Valley Farm Airport, GA (6GA4) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The airline transport-rated pilot was attempting to land when he lost his reference to the runway due to sun glare and attempted to go around. The airplane impacted trees, which resulted in both wings separating from the airplane. The pilot said there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures that contributed to the accident and that the accident could have been prevented if he had tried to go around sooner.
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance of trees during an attempted go-around in sun glare.
Accident investigation:
 |
|
Sources:
NTSB
https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=199489
https://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/Search/NNumberResult?NNumberTxt=N6665K
https://www.flightaware.com/live/flight/N6665K/history/20241225/2056Z/6GA4/6GA4
Location
Images:
Photo: NTSB
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 27-Dec-2024 08:51 | Captain Adam | Added |
| 03-Jan-2025 11:19 | Captain Adam | Updated [Time, Source, Damage, Narrative, Accident report, ] |
| 22-Apr-2025 20:13 | Captain Adam | Updated [Phase, Source, Narrative, Photo, ] |
Corrections or additions? ... Edit this accident description
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:
| ASN Home | Send Correction / Feedback |
| FSF Home | Disclaimer | Copyright |
| Contact Us | Privacy Policy |
| Press / Media |
CONNECT WITH US:
©2025 Flight Safety Foundation